The Purple Plain
“His peak of adventure!”
Synopsis
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.
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Gregory Peck
Bill Forrester
Win Min Than
Anna
Brenda De Banzie
Miss McNab
Bernard Lee
Dr. Harris
Maurice Denham
Blore
Lyndon Brook
Carrington
Anthony Bushell
Aldridge
Josephine Griffin
Mrs. Forrester
Ram Gopal
Mr. Phang
Jack McNaughton
Sergeant (uncredited)
Harold Siddons
Injured Navigator (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spencer
Dorothy (uncredited)
John A. Tinn
Jeweler (uncredited)
Soo Ah Wong
Smoking Old Woman (uncredited)
Lane Meddick
Radio Operator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Ambler
- Original Score
- John Veale
- Original Title
- The Purple Plain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Burmese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Parrish
Eric Ambler, H. E. Bates
John Veale
Geoffrey Unsworth
Clive Donner
Earl St. John, John Bryan
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Robert Parrish
Director
John Bryan
Producer
Clive Donner
Editor
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
John Veale
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Plain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Purple Plain about?
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.
Who directed The Purple Plain?
The Purple Plain was directed by Robert Parrish.
Who stars in The Purple Plain?
The principal cast of The Purple Plain includes Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Lee, Maurice Denham.
When was The Purple Plain released and how long is it?
The Purple Plain was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Purple Plain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Purple Plain was composed by John Veale.
Is The Purple Plain based on a book or true story?
The Purple Plain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. E. Bates".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purple Plain?
The Purple Plain holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).