world war ii,burma,struggle for survival,bomber pilot,airman,royal air force,raf,traumatized man

The Purple Plain (1954)

Poster for The Purple Plain

His peak of adventure!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Parrish
  • Profile picture of Gregory Peck
    Bill Forrester Gregory Peck
  • Profile picture of Win Min Than
    Anna Win Min Than
  • Profile picture of Brenda De Banzie
    Miss McNab Brenda De Banzie
  • Profile picture of Bernard Lee
    Dr. Harris Bernard Lee
  • Profile picture of Maurice Denham
    Blore Maurice Denham
  • Profile picture of Lyndon Brook
    Carrington Lyndon Brook
  • Profile picture of Anthony Bushell
    Aldridge Anthony Bushell
  • Profile picture of Josephine Griffin
    Mrs. Forrester Josephine Griffin

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Keywords

  • world war ii
  • burma
  • struggle for survival
  • bomber pilot
  • airman
  • royal air force
  • raf
  • traumatized man