The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai

Synopsis

Made famous by the 1957 Hollywood movie, the bridges of the River Kwai emblematize one of the most misunderstood events in history. Contrary to the romanticized film version, the structures represent a period of terror, desperation, and death for over 16,000 POWs and 100,00 local slaves. The Thailand - Burma Railway was the vision of the Japanese Imperial Army: a 250-mile track cut through dense jungle that would connect Bangkok and Rangoon. To accomplish this nearly impossible feat, the fanatical and ruthless Japanese engineers used POWs and local slaves as manpower. Candid interviews with men who lived through the atrocity - including Dutch, Australian, British, and American POWs - illuminate the violence and horror of their three-and-a-half-year internment. From Britain's surrender of Singapore the enduring force of friendship, The True Story Of The Bridge On The River Kwai narrates a moving and unforgettable account of a period in history that must be remembered.

Main Cast

Edward Woodward

Himself - Narrator

Age : 79 | Popularity : 12%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Original Music Composer	Christopher L. Stone
Production	Associate Producer	Seth Isler Robert Senkel
	Executive Producer	Charlie Maday Craig Haffner Donna E. Lusitana
	Producer	David DeVries
	Researcher	Bess Hubbard
	Supervising Producer	Elyse Miranda
Directing	Director	David DeVries
Writing	Writer	David DeVries
Editing	Editor	Kevin Browne Katherine Smith
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