The Bridge on the River Kwai

1957 • 161 minutes

About this movie

During World War II complications arise when a British Colonel is imprisoned with his troops by the Japanese and forced to labor in building a bridge. This is the story of men of different character and calibre, fighting for their beliefs and their lives. Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle.

Ratings and reviews

Good film. Don't know why Alec Guinness trade role like this with a braindead appearance in Star Wars (SW)? I'm glad one of my favourite actors, Toshiro Mifune, declined SW. Any actor who turns down SW gets a plus with me!