The Purple Plain
1954, English. Directed by Robert Parrish.
His peak of adventure!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Purple Plain
The Purple Plain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert ParrishDirector
- 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)
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1954
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Eric Ambler
- Budget
- $2M
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The Purple Plain: quick answers
Is The Purple Plain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Purple Plain?
The Purple Plain runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Purple Plain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Purple Plain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Purple Plain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Purple Plain is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Purple Plain on?
The Purple Plain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Purple Plain?
If you liked The Purple Plain, try Objective, Burma!, Rescue Dawn, Hell's Angels.
Who directed The Purple Plain?
The Purple Plain (1954) was directed by Robert Parrish and stars Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie.