The Purple Plain

His peak of adventure!

19541h 38m6.5(70 votes)

DramaAdventureWar

Synopsis

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 he…

The Purple Plain (1954) is a drama, adventure, and war film directed by Robert Parrish. It stars Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, and Brenda De Banzie. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 70 votes.

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Director

Robert Parrish

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

Is The Purple Plain Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Plain

Where can I watch The Purple Plain?

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Who stars in The Purple Plain?

The Purple Plain stars Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie, and Bernard Lee, and was directed by Robert Parrish.

How long is The Purple Plain?

The Purple Plain has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did The Purple Plain come out?

The Purple Plain was released in 1954.

What genre is The Purple Plain?

The Purple Plain is a drama, adventure, and war film.

Is The Purple Plain worth watching?

The Purple Plain holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.