
The Purple Plain
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.
Release Date: 1954-09-14
Drama
Adventure
War
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Casts

Gregory Peck
as Bill Forrester

Win Min Than
as Anna

Brenda De Banzie
as Miss McNab

Bernard Lee
as Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham
as Blore

Lyndon Brook
as Carrington

Anthony Bushell
as Aldridge

Josephine Griffin
as Mrs. Forrester

Jack McNaughton
as Sergeant (uncredited)