The Making of The Bridge on the River Kwai
2000·United States·53 min.
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This documentary, included with the film's DVD release treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Bridge on the River Kwai, about the determination of a group of British soldiers in a Japanese POW camp to maintain their dignity and spirit, even in the face of soul-crushing adversity. Includes archived footage of the cast and crew at work, and shows much of the efforts that were requried to make this piece of film history a reality.
DirectorLaurent Bouzereau
ScreenwriterLaurent Bouzereau
MusicMalcolm Arnold
CinematographyJeff Denesyk
CastDavid Lean·Alec Guinness·William Holden·Eddie Fowlie·Adrian Turner·Donald M. Ashton·Keith Best·Peter Newbrook·Norman Spencer·Teddy Darvas·Pamela Mann
Original titleThe Making of The Bridge on the River Kwai