Return from the River Kwai

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.

Main Cast

Edward Fox

Major Benford

Age : 87 | Popularity : 8%

George Takei

Lieutenant Tanaka

Age : 87 | Popularity : 22%

Chris Penn

Lieutenant Crawford

Age : 40 | Popularity : 10%

Denholm Elliott

Colonel Grayson

Age : 70 | Popularity : 7%

Timothy Bottoms

Seaman Miller

Age : 72 | Popularity : 8%

Nick Tate

Lt. Commander Hunt

Age : 81 | Popularity : 3%

Richard Graham

Sergeant Perry

Age : 63 | Popularity : 5%

Paul Holme

Benford's Patient

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Original Music Composer	Lalo Schifrin
	Music	Kitaro
Directing	Director	Andrew V. McLaglen
Camera	Director of Photography	Arthur Wooster
Department	Role	Name

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