The Bridge on the River Kwai
Director: David Lean
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The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
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Cast
William Holden
Cmdr. Shears
Alec Guinness
Col. Nicholson
Jack Hawkins
Maj. Warden
Sessue Hayakawa
Col. Saito
James Donald
Maj. Clipton
Geoffrey Horne
Lt. Joyce
André Morell
Col. Green
Peter Williams
Capt. Reeves
John Boxer
Major Hughes
Percy Herbert
Grogan
Harold Goodwin
Baker
Ann Sears
Nurse
In brief
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) is a drama, history, war film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 2,388 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 42min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Bridge on the River Kwai online?
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How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai runs 162 minutes (2h 42min).
What rating does The Bridge on the River Kwai have?
The Bridge on the River Kwai has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,388 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Bridge on the River Kwai from?
The Bridge on the River Kwai was released in 1957.
