Return from the River Kwai

Overview

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.

Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen

Top 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

P

Paul Holme

Benford's Patient

Tatsuya Nakadai

Major Harada

Ronnie Lazaro

Boonrod

A

Anna Maria Tirol

Meo Girl

A

Andres Tepongco

Anon

M

Masato Nagamori

Lieutenant Yamashita

P

Pierre Valderon

Frenchman in Saigon

P

Patricia Edmondson

Lady in Saigon

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