The Purple Plain
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The Purple Plain

(1954)Directed by Robert Parrish98 minDrama, Adventure, War
“His peak of adventure!”

Bill Forrester (Gregory Peck), a Canadian bomber pilot at an RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, wants nothing but the next dangerous mission, and his flying has turned reckless since his wife was killed in the London bombing. His comrades call him a madman, while Dr. Harris (Bernard Lee), the squadron physician, is determined to reach him. Robert Parrish, working from H.E. Bates's novel, shot the film on location in Ceylon and at Pinewood Studios.

Gregory Peckas Bill Forrester
Win Min Thanas Anna
Brenda De Banzieas Miss McNab
Bernard Leeas Dr. Harris
Lyndon Brookas Carrington
Anthony Bushellas Aldridge
Josephine Griffinas Mrs. Forrester
Ram Gopalas Mr. Phang
Jack McNaughtonas Sergeant (uncredited)
HSHarold Siddonsas Injured Navigator (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spenceras Dorothy (uncredited)
John A. Tinnas Jeweler (uncredited)
Soo Ah Wongas Smoking Old Woman (uncredited)
Lane Meddickas Radio Operator (uncredited)