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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.
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Earnest, classical in form, grave and resolved.
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- classical in formformally daring
- gravecomic
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Cast
- Gregory PeckBill Forrester
- Win Min ThanAnna
- Brenda De BanzieMiss McNab
- Bernard LeeDr. Harris
- Maurice DenhamBlore
- Lyndon BrookCarrington
- Anthony BushellAldridge
- Josephine GriffinMrs. Forrester
- Ram GopalMr. Phang
- Jack McNaughtonSergeant (uncredited)
Crew
- Robert ParrishDirector
- Eric AmblerScreenplay
- H. E. BatesNovel
- Geoffrey UnsworthDirector of Photography
- John VealeOriginal Music Composer
- Clive DonnerEditor
- John BryanProducer
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