WatchTrove
US My List
Poster for The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

His peak of adventure!

  • Movie
  • 1954
  • NR
  • 1h 38m

Directed by Robert Parrish

6.5

TMDB audience rating
6.5 out of 10 from 71 votes

Where to watch

Overview

An 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.

Where to watch

Official offers in the United States

Subscription

Included with a paid subscription
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • ScreenPix Apple TV channel
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
  • ScreenPix Amazon Channel

Free

Free to watch, no payment
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

Free to watch, with commercials
  • Fandango at Home Free
  • YouTube Free
  • Plex
  • Tubi TV

Rent

Pay once to watch for a limited time
  • Amazon Video
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

Pay once to keep a digital copy
  • Amazon Video
  • Fandango At Home

Prices and links on TMDB

Availability data by JustWatch, provided through TMDB. Offers vary by country and change often, so confirm with the service before you subscribe, rent or buy. WatchTrove does not host or stream video.

Cast and crew

  • Gregory Peck

    Gregory PeckBill Forrester

  • Win Min Than

    Win Min ThanAnna

  • Brenda De Banzie

    Brenda De BanzieMiss McNab

  • Bernard Lee

    Bernard LeeDr. Harris

  • Maurice Denham

    Maurice DenhamBlore

  • Lyndon Brook

    Lyndon BrookCarrington

  • Anthony Bushell

    Anthony BushellAldridge

  • Josephine Griffin

    Josephine GriffinMrs. Forrester

  • Ram Gopal

    Ram GopalMr. Phang

  • Jack McNaughton

    Jack McNaughtonSergeant (uncredited)

  • Harold SiddonsInjured Navigator (uncredited)

  • Mya Mya SpencerDorothy (uncredited)

  • John A. TinnJeweler (uncredited)

  • Soo Ah WongSmoking Old Woman (uncredited)

  • Lane MeddickRadio Operator (uncredited)

Director
Robert Parrish
Writer
Eric Ambler and H. E. Bates
Music
John Veale
Cinematography
Geoffrey Unsworth