Return from the River Kwai(1989)
Return from the River Kwai Synopsis
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.
Return from the River Kwai (1989) is a war film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, released on April 7, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Edward Fox, George Takei, Chris Penn and Denholm Elliott. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Writers:
- Sargon Tamimi, Paul Mayersberg
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Wooster
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Roadshow Productions
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Return from the River Kwai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward Fox
as Major Benford
George Takei
as Lieutenant Tanaka
Chris Penn
as Lieutenant Crawford
Denholm Elliott
as Colonel Grayson
Timothy Bottoms
as Seaman Miller
Nick Tate
as Lt. Commander Hunt
Richard Graham
as Sergeant Perry
- Paul Holme
Paul Holme
as Benford's Patient
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Major Harada
Ronnie Lazaro
as Boonrod
- Anna Maria Tirol
Anna Maria Tirol
as Meo Girl
- Andres Tepongco
Andres Tepongco
as Anon
Key crew
Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, written by Sargon Tamimi and Paul Mayersberg.
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Return from the River Kwai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 29 ratings.
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Return from the River Kwai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return from the River Kwai online?
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Return from the River Kwai (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Return from the River Kwai?
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The main cast of Return from the River Kwai (1989) includes Edward Fox, George Takei, Chris Penn, Denholm Elliott and Timothy Bottoms. The film was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return from the River Kwai released?
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Return from the River Kwai was released on April 7, 1989 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Return from the River Kwai worth watching?
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Return from the River Kwai (1989) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.