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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
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📖 Story
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
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Content levelModerate content
GuidanceBetter with parental guidance
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• Violence & action• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Bridge on the River Kwai is a 1957 film in the Drama / History category from United Kingdom. Directed by David Lean. Starring William Holden and Alec Guinness. Runtime: about 162 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available.
Genre: Drama / History, Released in 1957, Original language: English, Production: United Kingdom, Runtime: about 162 minutes, Starring William Holden and Alec Guinness.
Runtime
162 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
William Holden
Cmdr. Shears
Alec Guinness
Col. Nicholson
Jack Hawkins
Maj. Warden
Sessue Hayakawa
Col. Saito
James Donald
Maj. Clipton
Geoffrey Horne
Lt. Joyce
André Morell
Col. Green
Peter Williams
Capt. Reeves
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Percy Herbert
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Harold Goodwin
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Captain Kanematsu
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Director: David Lean
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1What is movie The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)?
It is a movie released in 1957 within the Drama, History, War category.
2What is the story of The Bridge on the River Kwai?
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) is a movie in the Drama, History, War category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Bridge on the River Kwai online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store.
4What is the rating of The Bridge on the River Kwai?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,369 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Bridge on the River Kwai?
Its runtime is about 162 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Bridge on the River Kwai best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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