About this movie
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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The Bridge on the River Kwai
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Quick facts
Year
1957
Runtime
2h 42m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.8/10
Votes
2,382
Genre
Drama, History, War
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$2.8M
Cast
japan
based on novel or book
resistance
river
world war ii
prisoner of war
thailand
bridge
burma
pacific war
aggressive
bridge blowup
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Questions about The Bridge on the River Kwai
How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai has a runtime of 2h 42m (2 hours and 42 minutes).
Who directed The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai was directed by David Lean and released in 1957.
What genre is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai is a Drama, History, War film (1957).
Who stars in The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The cast of The Bridge on the River Kwai includes William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald.
What is the TMDB rating for The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,382 votes.
