The Purple Plain (1955)

  • NR
  • 04/10/1955 (US)
  • Drama, Adventure, War
  • 1h 38m

His peak of adventure!

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.

Eric Ambler

Screenplay

Robert Parrish

Director

H. E. Bates

Novel

Cast

Gregory Peck's headshot

Gregory Peck

Bill Forrester
Win Min Than's headshot

Win Min Than

Anna
Brenda De Banzie's headshot

Brenda De Banzie

Miss McNab
Bernard Lee's headshot

Bernard Lee

Dr. Harris
Maurice Denham's headshot

Maurice Denham

Blore
Lyndon Brook's headshot

Lyndon Brook

Carrington
Anthony Bushell's headshot

Anthony Bushell

Aldridge
Josephine Griffin's headshot

Josephine Griffin

Mrs. Forrester

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