the bridge on the river kwai

     

The Brige on the River Kwai is a 1957 World War II film based on the novel Le Pont de la Rivière Kwaï by French writer Pierre Boulle. The film is a work of fiction but borrows the construction of the Burma Railway in 1942-43 for its historical setting. It was directed by David Lean and stars Alec Guinness, Sessue Hayakawa, Jack Hawkins and William Holden.

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  • Alec Guinness whistled while he worked his way to an Oscar in this 1957 David Lean Epic
  • 7 David Lean-directed films made the list, including this 1957 P.O.W. movie that won 7 Oscars
  • In this 1957 war movie, Col. Saito tells his captives, "Be happy in your work!"

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