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Return from the River Kwai

1989

101 minutes

War

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.

Top Cast

Edward Fox headshot

Edward Fox

Major Benford

George Takei headshot

George Takei

Lieutenant Tanaka

Chris Penn headshot

Chris Penn

Lieutenant Crawford

Denholm Elliott headshot

Denholm Elliott

Colonel Grayson

Timothy Bottoms headshot

Timothy Bottoms

Seaman Miller

Nick Tate headshot

Nick Tate

Lt. Commander Hunt

Richard Graham headshot

Richard Graham

Sergeant Perry

Paul Holme headshot

Paul Holme

Benford's Patient

Tatsuya Nakadai headshot

Tatsuya Nakadai

Major Harada

Ronnie Lazaro headshot

Ronnie Lazaro

Boonrod

Anna Maria Tirol headshot

Anna Maria Tirol

Meo Girl

Andres Tepongco headshot

Andres Tepongco

Anon

Masato Nagamori headshot

Masato Nagamori

Lieutenant Yamashita

Pierre Valderon headshot

Pierre Valderon

Frenchman in Saigon

Patricia Edmondson headshot

Patricia Edmondson

Lady in Saigon