The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
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The film deals with the situation of British prisoners of war during World War II who are ordered to build a bridge to accommodate the Burma-Siam railway. Their instinct is to sabotage the bridge but, under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness), they are persuaded that the bridge shoul
The film deals with the situation of British prisoners of war during World War II who are ordered to build a bridge to accommodate the Burma-Siam railway. Their instinct is to sabotage the bridge but, under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness), they are persuaded that the bridge should be constructed as a symbol of British morale, spirit and dignity in adverse circumstances.
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Overrated but classic
The Bridge on the River Kwai is a film that has been widely acclaimed and immensely praised in the decades following its release. I don't think th...Read more
Rating : 8/10
worthy of note
I had never seen this classic in its entirety until recently.
While the story certainly had more impact upon its release, the movie still...Read more
Rating : 10/10