About this movie
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.
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Year
1989
Runtime
1h 41m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.1/10
Votes
28
Genre
War
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$15.0M
Cast
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Questions about Return from the River Kwai
How long is Return from the River Kwai?
Return from the River Kwai has a runtime of 1h 41m (1 hour and 41 minutes).
Who directed Return from the River Kwai?
Return from the River Kwai was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and released in 1989.
What genre is Return from the River Kwai?
Return from the River Kwai is a War film (1989).
Who stars in Return from the River Kwai?
The cast of Return from the River Kwai includes Edward Fox, George Takei, Chris Penn, Denholm Elliott, Timothy Bottoms.
What is the TMDB rating for Return from the River Kwai?
Return from the River Kwai has a TMDB rating of 5.1/10 based on 28 votes.
