Return from the River Kwai

Return from the River Kwai — Plot

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.

• Release date
• April 7, 1989
• Runtime
• 101 min
• Genres
• War
• Director
• Andrew V. McLaglen

Return from the River Kwai — Cast

Edward Fox Major Benford George Takei Lieutenant Tanaka Chris Penn Lieutenant Crawford Denholm Elliott Colonel Grayson Timothy Bottoms Seaman Miller Nick Tate Lt. Commander Hunt Richard Graham Sergeant Perry

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