The Bridge on the River Kwai
Epic story of British prisoners of war held by the Japanese, combines psychological battles of will with gripping action. Winner of seven Oscars including Best Picture and Director. The Oscar for Screenplay went to Pierre Boulle, the novelist who spoke no English, because screenwriters Carl Foreman and Michael Wilson were blacklisted. With William Holden and Alec Guinness.
Year: 1957
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, War and Anti-War Films, BAFTA - Best Film, Academy Award - Best Picture, NYFCC Awards - Best Film, Based on..., Golden Globe - Drama, Theo's Favourites
Country: UK
Director: David Lean
Starring: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Ann Sears
Duration: 156 Minutes
Rating: G
8.2/10
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