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The Purple Plain
1954 6.4 (62 votes) 1h 38m
Genres
Drama Adventure War
Production Companies
Two Cities Films

The Purple Plain

His peak of adventure!

Overview

An 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.

Key Crew

Screenplay: Eric Ambler

Director: Robert Parrish

Producer: John Bryan

Director of Photography: Geoffrey Unsworth

Top Cast

Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck

Bill Forrester

Win Min Than
Win Min Than

Anna

Brenda De Banzie
Brenda De Banzie

Miss McNab

Bernard Lee
Bernard Lee

Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham
Maurice Denham

Blore

Lyndon Brook
Lyndon Brook

Carrington

Anthony Bushell
Anthony Bushell

Aldridge

Josephine Griffin
Josephine Griffin

Mrs. Forrester

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