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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

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.

Released Oct. 11, 1957 161 min 11+

Genres: Adventure, Drama, History, War

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Production Companies: Horizon Pictures

Country: United Kingdom
Production Country: United Kingdom
Languages: Japanese, English, Thai

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IMDb 2585
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4.2
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trailer
Runtime: 161 min.
Released: Oct. 11, 1957
Status: Released
Budget: $2,800,000
Revenue: $44,908,000
Certification: PG
Parental Guide: 11+ cc

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