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The Purple Plain

NR

1954

98 minutes

DramaAdventureWar

Overview

A RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.

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Top Cast

Gregory Peck headshot

Gregory Peck

Bill Forrester

Win Min Than headshot

Win Min Than

Anna

Brenda De Banzie headshot

Brenda De Banzie

Miss McNab

Bernard Lee headshot

Bernard Lee

Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham headshot

Maurice Denham

Blore

Lyndon Brook headshot

Lyndon Brook

Carrington

Anthony Bushell headshot

Anthony Bushell

Aldridge

Josephine Griffin headshot

Josephine Griffin

Mrs. Forrester

Ram Gopal headshot

Ram Gopal

Mr. Phang

Jack McNaughton headshot

Jack McNaughton

Sergeant (uncredited)

Harold Siddons headshot

Harold Siddons

Injured Navigator (uncredited)

Mya Mya Spencer headshot

Mya Mya Spencer

Dorothy (uncredited)

John A. Tinn headshot

John A. Tinn

Jeweler (uncredited)

Soo Ah Wong headshot

Soo Ah Wong

Smoking Old Woman (uncredited)

Lane Meddick headshot

Lane Meddick

Radio Operator (uncredited)