The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

6.5 | 1954-09-14 | Drama Adventure War

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.

Featured Crew

Eric Ambler Screenplay
Robert Parrish Director
Eric Boyd-Perkins Sound Editor
Earl St. John Executive Producer
John Bryan Producer
H. E. Bates Novel
Clive Donner Editor
Charles Staffell Special Effects
Harry Miller Sound Editor
Jack Maxsted Art Direction

Cast

Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
Bill Forrester
Brenda De Banzie
Brenda De Banzie
Miss McNab
Bernard Lee
Bernard Lee
Dr. Harris
Lyndon Brook
Lyndon Brook
Carrington
Josephine Griffin
Josephine Griffin
Mrs. Forrester
Ram Gopal
Ram Gopal
Mr. Phang
Jack McNaughton
Jack McNaughton
Sergeant (uncredited)

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