The Purple Plain 70 years old
His peak of adventure!
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.
Credits
The Purple Plain Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Gregory Peck He was 38, 87 years old when he died | as Squadron Leader Bill Forrester |
| Anthony Bushell He was 50, 92 years old when he died | as Col Aldridge |
| Brenda De Banzie She was 45, 71 years old when she died | as Miss McNab |
| Maurice Denham He was 44, 92 years old when he died | as Blore |
| Bernard Lee He was 46, 73 years old when he died | as Dr. Harris |
| Josephine Griffin She was 25, 76 years old when she died | as Mrs. Bill Forrester |
| Lyndon Brook He was 28, 77 years old when he died | as Carrington |
| Ram Gopal He was 29, now 100 years old | as Mr. Phang |
| Win Min Than She was 21, now 92 years old | as Anna |
The Purple Plain Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Eric Boyd-Perkins as Sound Editor. | Sound |
| Eric Ambler as Screenplay. He was 45 (89) years old when He died | Writing |
The Purple Plain (70 years)
His peak of adventure!
- Release day: Tuesday, September 14, 1954
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Budget: 2000000.00