The Purple Plain1954
About
- Runtime
- 1 hour 38 minutes
- Language
- English
- Tagline
- His peak of adventure!
- Overview
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.
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure, War
- Released
- April 10, 1955
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Production
- Two Cities Films
Credits
Directing
- Robert ParrishDirector
- David W. OrtonAssistant Director
- Joan FosterContinuity
Writing
- Eric AmblerScreenplay
- H. E. BatesNovel
Art
- Jack MaxstedArt Direction
- Dario SimoniSet Dresser
Camera
- Geoffrey UnsworthDirector of Photography
- James BawdenCamera Operator
Costume & Make-Up
- Geoffrey RodwayMakeup Designer
- Iris TilleyHair Designer
Crew
- Charles StaffellSpecial Effects
- Bill WarringtonSpecial Effects
Editing
- Clive DonnerEditor
Production
- Earl St. JohnExecutive Producer
- John BryanProducer
- Arthur AlcottProduction Supervisor
- Roy GoddardProduction Manager
Sound
- Eric Boyd-PerkinsSound Editor
- Harry MillerSound Editor
- John VealeOriginal Music Composer
- Muir MathiesonConductor
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- Gordon K. McCallumSound Recordist
- Dudley MessengerSound Recordist
Posters
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