Return from the River Kwai (1989)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1989-04-07
Runtime: 101 minutes
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Budget: $15,000,000 USD
Top Cast
- Edward Fox as Major Benford
- George Takei as Lieutenant Tanaka
- Chris Penn as Lieutenant Crawford
- Denholm Elliott as Colonel Grayson
- Timothy Bottoms as Seaman Miller
- Nick Tate as Lt. Commander Hunt
- Richard Graham as Sergeant Perry
- Paul Holme as Benford's Patient
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Major Harada
- Ronnie Lazaro as Boonrod
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