Return from the River Kwai
Originally released in 1989. Return from the River Kwai is a war film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Starring Edward Fox, George Takei, and Chris Penn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward Fox
as Major Benford
George Takei
as Lieutenant Tanaka
Chris Penn
as Lieutenant Crawford
Denholm Elliott
as Colonel Grayson
Timothy Bottoms
as Seaman Miller
Nick Tate
as Lt. Commander Hunt
Richard Graham
as Sergeant Perry
Paul Holme
as Benford's Patient
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Major Harada
Ronnie Lazaro
as Boonrod
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
Production Companies
- Roadshow Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Return from the River Kwai about?
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 comm...
Who directed Return from the River Kwai?
Return from the River Kwai was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is Return from the River Kwai?
Return from the River Kwai has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Return from the River Kwai released?
Return from the River Kwai was released on April 7, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Return from the River Kwai?
The main cast of Return from the River Kwai includes Edward Fox, George Takei, Chris Penn, Denholm Elliott, Timothy Bottoms.