The bridge on the River Kwai [videorecording] Columbia Pictures presents a Sam Spiegel production ; screenplay by Michael Wilson and Carl Foreman ; produced by Sam Spiegel ; directed by David Lean.
"Columbia TriStar DVD." Based on: Pont de la rivière Kwaï / Pierre Boulle. Includes interactive and animated menus, scene selections with motion, theatrical trailer, talent files. MPAA rating: PG. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1957. Widescreen format (aspect ratio 2.55:1). Cast: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Ann Sears, Geoffrey Horne.
Summary:
British soldiers captured by the Japanese during World War II are forced to construct a strategic railroad bridge which a commando team is instructed by the British High Command to destroy.
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