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The Purple Plain (1954)

His peak of adventure!

★ 6.5/10 TMDBNR1h 38mDramaAdventureWar

Overview

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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The Purple Plain Cast

  • Gregory Peck

    Gregory Peck

    as Bill Forrester

  • Win Min Than

    Win Min Than

    as Anna

  • Brenda De Banzie

    Brenda De Banzie

    as Miss McNab

  • Bernard Lee

    Bernard Lee

    as Dr. Harris

  • Maurice Denham

    Maurice Denham

    as Blore

  • Lyndon Brook

    Lyndon Brook

    as Carrington

  • Anthony Bushell

    Anthony Bushell

    as Aldridge

  • Josephine Griffin

    Josephine Griffin

    as Mrs. Forrester

  • Ram Gopal

    Ram Gopal

    as Mr. Phang

  • Jack McNaughton

    Jack McNaughton

    as Sergeant (uncredited)

  • H

    Harold Siddons

    as Injured Navigator (uncredited)

  • M

    Mya Mya Spencer

    as Dorothy (uncredited)

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Where can I watch The Purple Plain?

The Purple Plain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel in the US.

When was The Purple Plain released?

The Purple Plain came out on September 14, 1954.

Is The Purple Plain worth watching?

The Purple Plain holds a 6.5/10 average from 71 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is The Purple Plain?

The Purple Plain runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).

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