The Purple Plain (1954)

An 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.

Released

1954-09-14

Genres

Drama, Adventure, War

Runtime

98 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Eric Ambler, Robert Parrish

TMDB rating

6.5/10 from 71 votes