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2h 41m | Drama
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Set in 1942 during WWII, English prisoners of war are forced to build a bridge in Burma to help the Japanese in the relief effort. Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) takes great interest in the bridge and begins to obsessively protect and push its construction. Colonel Nicholson’ obsession leads him to trouble when the prisoners lose patience and discover his hidden agenda. Also playing Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Director: David Lean
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Producer(s): Sam Spiegel
Cast: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins
Writer(s): Michael Wilson, Carl Foreman
8 votes and 3 Reviews
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2h 41m | Drama
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Set in 1942 during WWII, English prisoners of war are forced to build a bridge in Burma to help the Japanese in the relief effort. Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) takes great interest in the bridge and begins to obsessively protect and push its construction. Colonel Nicholson’ obsession leads him to trouble when the prisoners lose patience and discover his hidden agenda. Also playing Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
2h 41m | Drama
Set in 1942 during WWII, English prisoners of war are forced to build a bridge in Burma to help the Japanese in the relief effort. Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) takes great interest in the bridge and begins to obsessively protect and push its construction. Colonel Nicholson’ obsession leads him to trouble when the prisoners lose patience and discover his hidden agenda. Also playing Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
