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Return from the River Kwai (1989)

Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen

Overview

A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.

Length 101 minutes

Actors

Edward Fox | George Takei | Chris Penn | Denholm Elliott | Timothy Bottoms | Nick Tate | Richard Graham | Paul Holme | Tatsuya Nakadai | Ronnie Lazaro | Anna Maria Tirol | Andres Tepongco | Masato Nagamori | Pierre Valderon | Patricia Edmondson