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The Purple Plain

Name: The Purple Plain
Director: Robert Parrish
Genre: Drama, Adventure, War
Released: 1954-09-14
Cast: Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Lee, Maurice Denham

DramaAdventureWar

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.

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Cast

Gregory PeckWin Min ThanBrenda De BanzieBernard LeeMaurice DenhamLyndon BrookAnthony BushellJosephine GriffinRam GopalJack McNaughtonHarold SiddonsMya Mya Spencer

Director

Robert Parrish

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