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.
Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen
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Cast
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
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