Return from the River Kwai

Return from the River Kwai

101 mins | War | April 7, 1989

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.

Return from the River Kwai

101 mins | War | April 7, 1989

Return from the River Kwai
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.
IMDb rating 4.9
Producers Roadshow Productions
Original title Return from the River Kwai
Directors Andrew V. McLaglen
Writers

Cast

Edward Fox

as Major Benford

George Takei

as Lieutenant Tanaka

Chris Penn

as Lieutenant Crawford

Denholm Elliott

as Colonel Grayson

Timothy Bottoms

as Seaman Miller

Nick Tate

as Lt. Commander Hunt

Richard Graham

as Sergeant Perry

Paul Holme

as Benford's Patient

Tatsuya Nakadai

as Major Harada

Ronnie Lazaro

as Boonrod

Anna Maria Tirol

as Meo Girl

Andres Tepongco

as Anon

Masato Nagamori

as Lieutenant Yamashita

Pierre Valderon

as Frenchman in Saigon

Patricia Edmondson

as Lady in Saigon