Return from the River Kwai

Genres

Overview

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.

Directors

Andrew V. McLaglen

Writers

Cast

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Edward Fox

Major Benford

George Takei

Lieutenant Tanaka

Chris Penn

Lieutenant Crawford

Denholm Elliott

Colonel Grayson

Timothy Bottoms

Seaman Miller

Nick Tate

Lt. Commander Hunt