Return from the River Kwai

Return from the River Kwai

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Release Date

4/7/1989

Runtime

101 mins

Genres

Overview

A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

-

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A grim survival story that follows prisoners through one catastrophe after another as they're shuttled across hostile territory by their captors. It's a bruising journey punctuated by narrow escapes and the slim hope that some might actually live to see freedom.

Mood

TenseBleakHopeful

Themes

SurvivalWarRedemption

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

NaturalisticDocumentary-like

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Graphic violence

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