The Purple Plain

Name: The Purple Plain
Released: 1954-09-14
Rating: 6.45

6.5/10 (70)

·1954· 98 min

Director: Robert Parrish

"His peak of adventure!"

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.

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Cast

Gregory Peck

Bill Forrester

Win Min Than

Anna

Brenda De Banzie

Miss McNab

Bernard Lee

Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham

Blore

Lyndon Brook

Carrington

Anthony Bushell

Aldridge

Josephine Griffin

Mrs. Forrester

Ram Gopal

Mr. Phang

Jack McNaughton

Sergeant (uncredited)

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Harold Siddons

Injured Navigator (uncredited)

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Mya Mya Spencer

Dorothy (uncredited)

In brief

The Purple Plain (1954) is a drama, adventure, war film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 70 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 38min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Purple Plain online?

The Purple Plain is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Purple Plain?

The Purple Plain runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).

What rating does The Purple Plain have?

The Purple Plain has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 70 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Purple Plain from?

The Purple Plain was released in 1954.