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The Bridge on the River Kwai

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8.4

Director:
David Lean
Release Date:
19 December 1957
Genre:
Adventure / Drama / War
Country:
UK
Runtime:
161 min
Awards:
Won 7 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 5 nominations
IMDB Rating:
8.4

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	William Holden	Shears
	Alec Guinness	Colonel Nicholson
	Sessue Hayakawa	Colonel Saito

During WWII, the Japanese have set up a POW camp in Indochina on an island on the banks of the Kwai River. The primary purpose of this location is so that the Japanese can use the labor of the POWs to construct a railway bridge over the river, the bridge which will be a vital link for the Japanese forces in the war. It needs to be completed in five month's time. The camp is presided over by Colonel Saito, a man ruled by a mixture of Japanese cultural tradition and the need to win the war at any cost, even if it includes torture and other measures against the Geneva Convention. Among the officers at the camp are Colonel Nicholson, the senior British officer for who the principle of the matter is foremost regardless of the consequences; Major Clipton, the pragmatic medical officer; and US Navy Commander Shears who is more concerned about his own well being and that of those around him than he is about the big picture of the war. Against the assertions of its futility by both Saito and Nicholson, three POWs try to escape - among them being Shears - with all being shot. Everyone believes Shears is dead, but he manages to survive and make it out of the jungle back to safety. At the camp, a battle of wills ensues between Nicholson and Saito, specifically regarding the illegal use of POW officers as laborers to build the bridge. Nicholson wins the respect of the POWs because of this standoff. But Nicholson ultimately has other thoughts, namely taking control of the building of a proper, well made bridge to replace the haphazard one currently being directed by Saito. Nicholson's rationale is that it will raise the morale of the POWs by giving them something constructive to do, while demoralizing the enemy by showing them the superiority of the British. Meanwhile, as Shears is convalescing at a beach-side military hospital in Ceylon, he is certain he will get his wish of a medical discharge. His plans are disrailed when he is asked to participate in a British led four man commando mission to destroy the bridge under the command of Major Warden, the antithesis of Shears in that he can only see the big picture without seeing the personal cost to those around him. This offer is one that Shears cannot refuse. The four understand the risks - the perils of the jungle and the Japanese - but they may not fully realize that their biggest threat for carrying out the mission successfully is Nicholson's pride.

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Lizzy

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Thanks for that comment good to know.20 January 2012

Thanks for that comment good to know.

Sugar_Rush

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thanks17 December 2011

Thanks for commenting, helps us to know if we should check it out.

Mugsy

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Wrong movie26 August 2011

Tried the \"Watch Now\" option and it was the wrong movie. Instead it showed a b/w German film (with English subtitles) called \"die Brücke\" (\"The Bridge\" in German).

Interesting true-story about a desperate Germany in the final days of WWII drafting a group of 16-year old boys. Officers,... more

celticbhoy

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Favorites29 July 2011

One of my all-time favorites. Not to be missed!

richie@easybuildyourincome.com

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good ww2 movie08 May 2011

worth viewing esp if you like classic ww2 movies.

Lizzy

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Thanks for that comment good to know25 February 2011

Thanks for that comment good to know

Sugar_Rush

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good movie18 November 2010

Great movie in its day, not as good 50 years later obviously

dinnershow

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Great war movie30 April 2010

The characters in this film are well defined and interesting. It\'s a movie that will bring you to tears several times. You ache for their hardships and feel encouraged at their triumphs. The title score is well known and loved.