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The Purple Plain is a 1954 British war film directed by Robert Parrish, with Gregory Peck playing a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot serving in the Royal Air Force in the Burma campaign in the closing months of the Second World War, who is battling with depression after having lost his wife to German bombing in London.
A Canadian bomber pilot becomes reckless after losing his bride in a Luftwaffe air-raid in Burma. He meets a Burmese woman who helps him overcome his trauma and find peace.
- (2.5K)
- Adventure, Drama, War
- Robert Parrish
- 1954-11-26
Aug 13, 2020 · In WW2 Burma, a Canadian bomber pilot becomes reckless after losing his bride in a Luftwaffe air-raid.Director: Robert ParrishWriters: H.E. Bates (novel), Er...
- 102 min
- 113.9K
- Classic Movie House
At the end of World War II in Burma, Canadian Royal Air Force pilot Forrester (Gregory Peck) is a loner whose bravery can't cover a streak of reckless instability.
- (23)
- Robert Parrish
- Adventure, Action
- Gregory Peck
Aug 10, 2023 · In 1945, a neurotic Canadian Royal Air Force pilot proves his worth against all odds after making an emergency landing in the jungle during the...
- 102 min
- 11.7K
- Morningside Movies
The Purple Plain (1955) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A blinded Canadian flier has to find his way through World War II Burma. Cast & Crew. Read More. Robert Parrish. Director. Gregory Peck. Flight Commander Forrester. Win Min Than. Anna.
A Canadian bomber pilot in WW2 Burma becomes reckless and haunted by his bride's death. He meets a young Burmese woman who tries to help him overcome his trauma.
