Movie Description

The Bridge on the River Kwai

(1957)

Overview

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

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Original TitleThe Bridge on the River Kwai

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1957-10-11

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 41m

Budget₹ 3000000

Revenue₹ 44908000

Production CompaniesHorizon Pictures

Genres

  • Drama
  • History
  • War