The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
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The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
Director: David Lean
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 162 min
Release Date: October 11, 1957
Cast
- William Holden - Cmdr. Shears
- Alec Guinness - Col. Nicholson
- Jack Hawkins - Maj. Warden
- Sessue Hayakawa - Col. Saito
- James Donald - Maj. Clipton
- Geoffrey Horne - Lt. Joyce
- André Morell - Col. Green
- Peter Williams - Capt. Reeves
- John Boxer - Major Hughes
- Percy Herbert - Grogan
Screenplay
- Pierre Boulle (Novel)
- Carl Foreman (Screenplay)
- Michael Wilson (Screenplay)
Music: Malcolm Arnold
Cinematography: Jack Hildyard
Editing: Peter Taylor
Production: Horizon Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: 日本語, ภาษาไทย, English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $45M
Original Language: en
Themes
World War II: Global Conflict, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
japan, based on novel or book, resistance, river, world war ii, prisoner of war, thailand, bridge, burma, pacific war, bridge blowup, dramatic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bridge on the River Kwai about?
- The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
- Who directed The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai was directed by David Lean.
- Who stars in The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai stars William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Geoffrey Horne.
- How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai has a runtime of 2h 42m (162 minutes).
- What genre is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai is a Drama, History, War film.
- What is the budget of The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai had a budget of $3M.
- How much did The Bridge on the River Kwai gross?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai grossed $45M worldwide.
- Where was The Bridge on the River Kwai produced?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The themes of The Bridge on the River Kwai include: World War II: Global Conflict, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, The Horror of War and Humanity.