Film

Return from the River Kwai

1989 · 1h 41m · War

IMDb

4.9

A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.

Edward Fox

Major Benford

George Takei

Lieutenant Tanaka

Chris Penn

Lieutenant Crawford

Denholm Elliott

Colonel Grayson

Timothy Bottoms

Seaman Miller

Nick Tate

Lt. Commander Hunt

Richard Graham

Sergeant Perry

Paul Holme

Benford's Patient

Tatsuya Nakadai

Major Harada

Ronnie Lazaro

Boonrod

Anna Maria Tirol

Meo Girl

Andres Tepongco

Anon

Masato Nagamori

Lieutenant Yamashita

Pierre Valderon

Frenchman in Saigon

Patricia Edmondson

Lady in Saigon

• Andrew V. McLaglenDirector
• Sargon TamimiWriter
• Paul MayersbergWriter
• Arthur WoosterDirector of Photography
• Lalo SchifrinOriginal Music Composer

Release date

April 7, 1989

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 41m

Rated

16

Budget

$15,000,000

Genres

War