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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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- Where can I watch The Bridge on the River Kwai online?
- You can stream The Bridge on the River Kwai on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Bridge on the River Kwai come out?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai was released in 1957.
- What genre is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai is a drama, history, and war film.
- How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai runs about 2h 42m (162 minutes).
- Who stars in The Bridge on the River Kwai?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai stars William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, and Sessue Hayakawa.
- How is The Bridge on the River Kwai rated?
- The Bridge on the River Kwai currently scores 7.8 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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