The Purple Plain (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1954, The Purple Plain is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Robert Parrish, running about 98 minutes. “His peak of adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Purple Plain stars Gregory Peck as Bill Forrester, Win Min Than as Anna, Brenda De Banzie as Miss McNab and Bernard Lee as Dr. Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Purple Plain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purple Plain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purple Plain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Purple Plain (1954)?
- In US, The Purple Plain is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Purple Plain worth watching?
- The Purple Plain holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purple Plain?
- The Purple Plain stars Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Lee and Maurice Denham.
- When was The Purple Plain released?
- The Purple Plain was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.