Return from the River Kwai

Return from the River Kwai (1989)

Released: 1989-04-07 Duration: 1hr 41min
Genres: War
Rating 5.0

Overview

A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.

Production Companies

Roadshow Productions

Additional Info

Budget $15,000,000.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 4.861

Directed By

Andrew V. McLaglen

Crew

Original Music Composer
Lalo Schifrin
Director of Photography
Arthur Wooster
Music
Kitaro

TOP CAST

Edward Fox
Edward Fox

Major Benford

George Takei
George Takei

Lieutenant Tanaka

Chris Penn
Chris Penn

Lieutenant Crawford

Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott

Colonel Grayson

Timothy Bottoms
Timothy Bottoms

Seaman Miller

Nick Tate
Nick Tate

Lt. Commander Hunt

Richard Graham
Richard Graham

Sergeant Perry

Paul Holme
Paul Holme

Benford's Patient

Tatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai

Major Harada

Masato Nagamori
Masato Nagamori

Lieutenant Yamashita

Pierre Valderon
Pierre Valderon

Frenchman in Saigon

Patricia Edmondson
Patricia Edmondson

Lady in Saigon

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