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The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 14, 1954

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Drama, Adventure, War

User Score

65%

Original Title

The Purple Plain

Production Companies

Two Cities Films

Director

Robert Parrish

Budget

$2,000,000

Description

A 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 heal his tormented soul.