The Purple Plain

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.

• Eric AmblerScreenplay
• Robert ParrishDirector
• John VealeOriginal Music Composer

• Gregory PeckBill Forrester
• Win Min ThanAnna
• Brenda De BanzieMiss McNab
• Bernard LeeDr. Harris
• Maurice DenhamBlore
• Lyndon BrookCarrington
• Anthony BushellAldridge
• Josephine GriffinMrs. Forrester
• Ram GopalMr. Phang
• Jack McNaughtonSergeant (uncredited)
• Harold SiddonsInjured Navigator (uncredited)
• Mya Mya SpencerDorothy (uncredited)