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BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI

Director:

  David Lean
  

Year Released:

  1957

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

5 out of 5

5 out of 5

Key Performances:

  James Donald
  Alec Guinness
  Jack Hawkins
  Sessue Hayakawa
  William Holden
Movie Haiku:OK, so this film has one of the most memorable theme songs ever, but its greatness lies in its ability to depict the soul of men in extreme circumstances. Personal best for Alec Guinness as the top ranking British officer in a Japanese prison camp during WWII.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  No

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  2001