Originally released as motion picture in 1957. William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Ann Sears, Geoffrey Horne. Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle. Winner of 7 Academy Awards: Best picture (1957), director, actor, screenplay, cinematography, editing, music-scoring. "Digitally remastered from newly restored film elements. Includes the original theatrical trailer."--Videocassette box. Hi-fi Dolby surround stereo. Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Rated PG.
Summary:
When British P.O.W.s build a vital railway bridge in enemy-occupied Burma, Allied commandos are assigned to destroy it.
Series:
Columbia classics Studio heritage collection Studio heritage collection
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