The Bridge on the River Kwai
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7.9
Rating
(2267 votes)
2h 41m
Runtime
1957
Released
6
Popularity
Overview
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Release Date
1957-10-11
Languages
Japanese, Thai, English
Budget
USD 2,800,000
Revenue
USD 44,908,000
Profit
USD 42,108,000
Directors
Writers
Carl ForemanScreenplay
Michael WilsonScreenplay
