The Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai

19572hr 41min
critics rating 96%96%
audience rating 93%93%

Step into the lush jungles of Burma during World War II with "The Bridge on the River Kwai." This cinematic masterpiece weaves a tale of honor, pride, and sacrifice as English POWs find themselves caught between duty and defiance. Led by the unwavering Col. Nicholson, played brilliantly by Alec Guinness, the construction of a bridge becomes a symbol of resilience and unexpected camaraderie in the face of adversity.

As the tension mounts between the British and American intelligence officers plotting to destroy the bridge and Col. Nicholson's unwavering dedication to his creation, viewers are taken on a thrilling journey of conflicting loyalties and moral dilemmas. Will duty prevail over pride, or will the bridge itself become a testament to the strength of the human spirit? With its gripping storyline and unforgettable performances, "The Bridge on the River Kwai" is a timeless classic that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last moment.

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Cast

Alec Guinness

Col. Nicholson

Alec Guinness

William Holden

Cmdr. Shears

William Holden

Jack Hawkins

Maj. Warden

Jack Hawkins

André Morell

Col. Green

André Morell

James Donald

Maj. Clipton

James Donald

Tsai Chin

Tokyo Rose (voice) (uncredited)

Tsai Chin

Percy Herbert

Heihachirō Ōkawa

Captain Kanematsu

Heihachirō Ōkawa

Geoffrey Horne

Lt. Joyce

Geoffrey Horne

Sessue Hayakawa

Col. Saito

Sessue Hayakawa

Ann Sears

Harold Goodwin

Peter Williams

Capt. Reeves

Peter Williams

Keiichirō Katsumoto

Lieutenant Miura

Keiichirō Katsumoto

John Boxer

Major Hughes

John Boxer

Christopher Greet

British Officer (uncredited)

Christopher Greet

Vilaiwan Seeboonreaung

Siamese Girl

Vilaiwan Seeboonreaung

Javanart Punynchoti

Siamese Girl

Javanart Punynchoti

Kannikar Dowklee

Siamese Girl

Kannikar Dowklee

Ngamta Suppapong

Siamese Girl

Ngamta Suppapong