The Purple Plain
“His peak of adventure!”
An RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex, Pluto TV | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, FlixOlé, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About The Purple Plain
The Purple Plain is a 1954 English-language drama, adventure and war film directed by Robert Parrish. The cast is led by Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
The Purple Plain was produced by Two Cities Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 14, 1954, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Writers
- Eric Ambler
- Release date
- September 14, 1954
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Two Cities Films
The Purple Plain cast & crew
The Purple Plain was directed by Robert Parrish and written by Eric Ambler.
The cast features Gregory Peck as Bill Forrester, Win Min Than as Anna, Brenda De Banzie as Miss McNab, Bernard Lee as Dr. Harris, Maurice Denham as Blore, and Lyndon Brook as Carrington.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Veale, cinematography is by Geoffrey Unsworth, and it was produced by Earl St. John and John Bryan.
Is The Purple Plain worth watching?
The Purple Plain holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 67 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, adventure, and war, The Purple Plain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Purple Plain
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Cast of The Purple Plain
Gregory Peck
Bill Forrester
Win Min Than
Anna
Brenda De Banzie
Miss McNab
Bernard Lee
Dr. Harris
Maurice Denham
Blore
Lyndon Brook
Carrington
Anthony Bushell
Aldridge
Josephine Griffin
Mrs. Forrester
Ram Gopal
Mr. Phang
Jack McNaughton
Sergeant (uncredited)
Harold Siddons
Injured Navigator (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spencer
Dorothy (uncredited)
The Purple Plain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Purple Plain in United States?
The Purple Plain is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Purple Plain on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Purple Plain is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Purple Plain in?
The Purple Plain is originally in English, with audio tracks including Burmese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Purple Plain?
The Purple Plain runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Purple Plain rated?
The Purple Plain is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 67 ratings.
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