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In World War II Burma, a Canadian bomber pilot becomes reckless after losing his bride in a Luftwaffe air-raid.In World War II Burma, a Canadian bomber pilot becomes reckless after losing his bride in a Luftwaffe air-raid.In World War II Burma, a Canadian bomber pilot becomes reckless after losing his bride in a Luftwaffe air-raid.
- Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
- 4 nominations total
Brenda de Banzie
- Miss McNab
- (as Brenda De Banzie)
Dorothy Alison
- Nurse
- (uncredited)
Peter Arne
- Flight Lieutenant
- (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
- Man Dancing at Wedding
- (uncredited)
Richard Duke
- Nightclub Patron on Dance Floor
- (uncredited)
Jack McNaughton
- Sgt. Ralph Brown
- (uncredited)
Lane Meddick
- Radio Operator
- (uncredited)
Harold Siddons
- Navigator Williams
- (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spencer
- Dorothy
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaWin Min Than's husband was so jealous about losing her to the film's "decadent" Hollywood star Gregory Peck, he ordered his wife to eat garlic before romantic scenes with Peck. Fortunately, the production crew was able to convince her husband that Peck and the others were respectful of her so he went home leaving her to finish the picture in peace.
- GoofsWhen Peck's co-pilot looks out at the starboard engine, it is leaking some kind of fluid, but that fluid is running down the side of the engine. It's not showing any sign of what would have to be, at least a 200 mph wind, passing over the nacelle.
- Quotes
Anna: It's not good to die inside.
Squadron Leader Bill Forrester: It's like living a bad dream.
Anna: Here we bury the dead in the earth not in our hearts. Is the dream over now?
Squadron Leader Bill Forrester: I think so.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue: BURMA 1945
Featured review
" If War were a Mistress, I would love her more than a quick death "
In every era of history where men are pitted against each other, there too great memories are lost and buried. As each loss is created, so too are the haunting images which etch across a soldier's face. Every man's countenance thereafter displays his loneliness and despair. Yet within his heart and soul is the yearning for redemption and another chance to live and love again. This movie called " The Purple Plain " is based on the novel written by H. E. Bates and is wonderfully directed by Robert Parrish. With the vast landscape of the Burmese jungle and it's idyllic locations, we have Bill Forester (Gregory Peck) a lost and war weary squadron leader, Bill Forrester (Gregory Peck) pushing his luck in an apparent attempt to commit suicide. Having lost his wife to the war, he now displays a reckless, carefree attitude boarding on the insane. However, those around him see a mutilated man racked by pain and despair, creating both fear and admiration. A doctor (Bernard Lee) is given a last chance to see if there anyway to save him. The film is a superb offering of Mr.Peck's great talent. In addition we see a great performances by Maurice Denham as Blore and Win Min Than as Anna. All in all, this film is one of the most overlooked milestones in cinematic history. ****
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- Budget
- $2,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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