The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957 ‧ War/Adventure ‧ 2h 41m

Colonel Nicholson reluctantly agrees to camp commander Saito's suggestion of getting the World War II POWs to build a railway bridge. However, the project soon becomes an obsession for him.
Release date: October 2, 1957 (UK)
Director: David Lean
Story by: Pierre Boulle
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role · See more
Running time: 2h 41m
Distributed by: Columbia Pictures