The Purple Plain
1954 · 1h 38m · Adventure, Drama, War · United Kingdom · Rated PG (GB)
His peak of adventure!
An RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.
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airfieldairmanairplane crashbomber pilotburmacrew survivaldead wifeinterracial romanceleadershiplove in warraf (royal air force)struggle for survivaltraumatized manworld war ii
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