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Return from the River Kwai

A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.

Top Cast

  • Edward Fox

    Edward Fox

    Major Benford

  • George Takei

    George Takei

    Lieutenant Tanaka

  • Chris Penn

    Chris Penn

    Lieutenant Crawford

  • Denholm Elliott

    Denholm Elliott

    Colonel Grayson

  • Timothy Bottoms

    Timothy Bottoms

    Seaman Miller

  • Nick Tate

    Nick Tate

    Lt. Commander Hunt

  • Richard Graham

    Richard Graham

    Sergeant Perry

  • Paul Holme

    Paul Holme

    Benford's Patient

  • Tatsuya Nakadai

    Tatsuya Nakadai

    Major Harada

Overview

A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.

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