The Bridge on the River Kwai

(1957)Directed by David Lean162 min · PGDrama, History, War
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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.

William Holdenas Cmdr. Shears
Alec Guinnessas Col. Nicholson
Jack Hawkinsas Maj. Warden
Sessue Hayakawaas Col. Saito
James Donaldas Maj. Clipton
Geoffrey Horneas Lt. Joyce
André Morellas Col. Green
Peter Williamsas Capt. Reeves
JBJohn Boxeras Major Hughes
Percy Herbertas Grogan
Ann Searsas Nurse
Heihachirō Ōkawaas Captain Kanematsu
Vilaiwan Seeboonreaungas Siamese Girl
Keiichirō Katsumotoas Lieutenant Miura
Ngamta Suppapongas Siamese Girl
Javanart Punynchotias Siamese Girl
Kannikar Dowkleeas Siamese Girl
Tsai Chinas Tokyo Rose (voice) (uncredited)
CGChristopher Greetas British Officer (uncredited)