

MovieDramaAdventureWar
The Purple Plain
His peak of adventure!
6.5(71)19541h 38m
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.
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Created by
- Earl St. John
- Writers
- Eric Ambler
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Cast

Gregory Peck
Bill Forrester

Win Min Than
Anna

Brenda De Banzie
Miss McNab

Bernard Lee
Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham
Blore

Lyndon Brook
Carrington

Anthony Bushell
Aldridge

Josephine Griffin
Mrs. Forrester

Ram Gopal
Mr. Phang

Jack McNaughton
Sergeant (uncredited)
Harold Siddons
Injured Navigator (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spencer
Dorothy (uncredited)
John A. Tinn
Jeweler (uncredited)
Soo Ah Wong
Smoking Old Woman (uncredited)
Lane Meddick
Radio Operator (uncredited)
Crew
Directing
- Robert ParrishDirector
- David W. OrtonAssistant Director
- Joan FosterContinuity
Writing
- Eric AmblerScreenplay
- H. E. BatesNovel
Production
- Earl St. JohnExecutive Producer
- John BryanProducer
- Arthur AlcottProduction Supervisor
- Roy GoddardProduction Manager
Camera
- Geoffrey UnsworthDirector of Photography
- James BawdenCamera Operator
Editing
- Clive DonnerEditor
Sound
- Eric Boyd-PerkinsSound Editor
- Gordon K. McCallumSound Recordist
- Dudley MessengerSound Recordist
- Harry MillerSound Editor
- John VealeOriginal Music Composer
- Muir MathiesonConductor
Art
- Jack MaxstedArt Direction
- Dario SimoniSet Dresser
Costume & Make-Up
- Iris TilleyHair Designer
- Geoffrey RodwayMakeup Designer
Crew
- Charles StaffellSpecial Effects
- Bill WarringtonSpecial Effects