The Purple Plain 69 years old

His peak of adventure!

The Purple Plain

A 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.

Credits

The Purple Plain Cast

Name Character
Gregory Peck He was 38, 87 years old when he died as Squadron Leader Bill Forrester
Anthony Bushell He was 50, 92 years old when he died as Col Aldridge
Brenda De Banzie She was 45, 71 years old when she died as Miss McNab
Maurice Denham He was 44, 92 years old when he died as Blore
Bernard Lee He was 46, 73 years old when he died as Dr. Harris
Josephine Griffin She was 25, 76 years old when she died as Mrs. Bill Forrester
Lyndon Brook He was 28, 77 years old when he died as Carrington
Win Min Than She was 21, now 91 years old as Anna
Ram Gopal He was 29, now 99 years old as Mr. Phang

The Purple Plain Crew

Name Department
Eric Boyd-Perkins as Sound Editor. Sound
Eric Ambler as Screenplay. He was 45 (89) years old when He died Writing
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The Purple Plain (69 years)

His peak of adventure!

  • Release day: Tuesday, September 14, 1954
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Budget: 2000000.00