The Stilwell Road
Synopsis
Documentary about the construction of the Stilwell Road--originally called The Ledo Road--a 478-mile passage from Assam, India, to Ledo, Burma, during World War II. The road, which was built by 63,000 workers and cost $150 million, was used by the British, Chinese and Indian armies to transport supplies, troops and other essentials from India to Burma in order to keep the Japanese from overrunning the entire theater.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Presnell Sr.
- Original Title
- The Stilwell Road
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Presnell Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Presnell Sr.
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stilwell Road
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What is The Stilwell Road about?
Documentary about the construction of the Stilwell Road--originally called The Ledo Road--a 478-mile passage from Assam, India, to Ledo, Burma, during World War II. The road, which was built by 63,000 workers and cost $150 million, was used by the British, Chinese and Indian armies to transport supplies, troops and other essentials from India to Burma in order to keep the Japanese from overrunning the entire theater.
Who directed The Stilwell Road?
The Stilwell Road was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Stilwell Road?
The principal cast of The Stilwell Road includes Ronald Reagan.
When was The Stilwell Road released and how long is it?
The Stilwell Road was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 51m.