The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

1957 · Movie · 161 min. · United Kingdom

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
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War Adventure World War II Army Prison Drama

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) follows British prisoners of war in a Japanese camp during World War II. Forced to build a railway bridge, Colonel Nicholson, a principled officer, becomes obsessed with constructing a symbol of British resilience. Meanwhile, Allied commandos plan to destroy the bridge to disrupt enemy supply lines. The film explores themes of duty, honor, and the moral complexities of war, culminating in a tense and dramatic confrontation. Directed by David Lean, it masterfully blends psychological drama with epic wartime action, earning critical acclaim and multiple Academy Awards.

Direction David Lean

Cast William Holden · Alec Guinness · Jack Hawkins · James Donald · Sessue Hayakawa · André Morell · Geoffrey Horne · Peter Williams · John Boxer · Percy Herbert · Harold Goodwin · Ann Sears · Heihachiro Okawa

Soundtrack Malcolm Arnold

Screenplay Michael Wilson · Carl Foreman · Pierre Boulle

Cinematography Jack Hildyard

Original title The Bridge on the River Kwai

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