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The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

1954·Movie·1h 38mPG

Drama, Adventure, War

6.5 / 10 (71 votes)

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.

Directed by
Robert Parrish
Original language
English
Released
14 September 1954

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Gregory Peck

    Gregory Peck

    Bill Forrester

  • Win Min Than

    Win Min Than

    Anna

  • Brenda De Banzie

    Brenda De Banzie

    Miss McNab

  • Bernard Lee

    Bernard Lee

    Dr. Harris

  • Maurice Denham

    Maurice Denham

    Blore

  • Lyndon Brook

    Lyndon Brook

    Carrington

  • Anthony Bushell

    Anthony Bushell

    Aldridge

  • Josephine Griffin

    Josephine Griffin

    Mrs. Forrester

  • Ram Gopal

    Ram Gopal

    Mr. Phang

  • Jack McNaughton

    Jack McNaughton

    Sergeant (uncredited)

  • HS

    Harold Siddons

    Injured Navigator (uncredited)

  • MM

    Mya Mya Spencer

    Dorothy (uncredited)