The Purple Plain
(1954) His peak of adventure! | Released
Ratings
6.5
6.6
Financials
Revenue: $0
Budget: $2,000,000
Profit: - $-2,000,000
Movie Details
Tag Line: His peak of adventure!
Status: Released
Average Rating: 7
Release Date: Sep 14, 1954
Rating: 1955-04-10
Run Time: 1h 38m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Production Companies: Two Cities Films
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Synopsis
A 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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
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| Directing | Director |
Robert Parrish
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| Assistant Director |
David W. Orton
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| Continuity |
Joan Foster
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| Writing | Screenplay |
Eric Ambler
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| Novel |
H. E. Bates
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| Sound | Sound Editor |
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Harry Miller
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| Original Music Composer |
John Veale
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| Conductor |
Muir Mathieson
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| Sound Recordist |
Dudley Messenger
Gordon K. McCallum
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| Production | Producer |
John Bryan
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| Production Manager |
Roy Goddard
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| Production Supervisor |
Arthur Alcott
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| Executive Producer |
Earl St. John
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| Editing | Editor |
Clive Donner
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Geoffrey Unsworth
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| Camera Operator |
James Bawden
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| Art | Art Direction |
Jack Maxsted
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| Set Dresser |
Dario Simoni
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| Costume & Make-Up | Makeup Designer |
Geoffrey Rodway
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| Hair Designer |
Iris Tilley
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| Crew | Special Effects |
Bill Warrington
Charles Staffell
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| Department | Role | Name |