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The Bridge on the River Kwai

PG19572h 42mDavid Lean
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 88
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The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

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JapanBased On Novel Or BookResistanceRiverWorld War IiPrisoner Of WarThailandBridgeBurmaPacific War

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) about?

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

Who stars in The Bridge on the River Kwai?

The Bridge on the River Kwai stars William Holden (Cmdr. Shears), Alec Guinness (Col. Nicholson), Jack Hawkins (Maj. Warden), Sessue Hayakawa (Col. Saito), James Donald (Maj. Clipton). The film was directed by David Lean.

How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?

The Bridge on the River Kwai has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1957. It is rated PG.

Is The Bridge on the River Kwai worth watching?

The Bridge on the River Kwai holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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