A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.
Credits
Return from the River Kwai Cast
Name |
Character |
George Takei
He was 51, now 87 years old
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as Lieutenant Tanaka |
Denholm Elliott
He was 66, 70 years old when he died
|
as Colonel Grayson |
Tatsuya Nakadai
He was 56, now 92 years old
|
as Major Harada |
Edward Fox
He was 51, now 87 years old
|
as Major Benford |
Timothy Bottoms
He was 37, now 73 years old
|
as Seaman Miller |
Nick Tate
He was 46, now 82 years old
|
as Lt. Commander Hunt |
Ronnie Lazaro
He was 36, now 71 years old
|
as Boonrod |
Richard Graham
He was 31, now 66 years old
|
as Sergeant Perry |
Chris Penn
He was 23, 40 years old when he died
|
as Lieutenant Crawford |
Anna Maria Tirol
|
as Meo Girl |
Pierre Valderon
|
as Frenchman in Saigon |
Paul Holme
|
as Benford's Patient |
Masato Nagamori
He was 25, now 61 years old
|
as Lieutenant Yamashita |
Andres Tepongco
|
as Anon |
Patricia Edmondson
|
as Lady in Saigon |
Return from the River Kwai Crew
Name |
Department |
Andrew V. McLaglen as Director. He was 68 (94) years old when He died
|
Directing |