The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai (2000)
The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai (2000)
The true story of what happened in World War 2 Thailand
Made famous by the 1957 Hollywood movie, the bridges of the River Kwai emblematize one of the most misunderstood events in history. Contrary to the romanticized film version, the structures represent a period of terror, desperation, and death for over 16,000 POWs and 100,00 local slaves. The Thailand - Burma Railway was the vision of the Japanese Imperial Army: a 250-mile track cut through dense jungle that would connect Bangkok and Rangoon. To accomplish this nearly impossible feat, the fanatical and ruthless Japanese engineers used POWs and local slaves as manpower. Candid interviews with men who lived through the atrocity - including Dutch, Australian, British, and American POWs - illuminate the violence and horror of their three-and-a-half-year internment. From Britain's surrender of Singapore the enduring force of friendship, The True Story Of The Bridge On The River Kwai narrates a moving and unforgettable account of a period in history that must be remembered.

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Edward Woodward Edward Woodward As: Himself - Narrator
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Made famous by the 1957 Hollywood movie, the bridges of the River Kwai emblematize one of the most misunderstood events in history. Contrary to the romanticized film version, the structures represent a period of terror, desperation, and death for over 16,000 POWs and 100,00 local slaves. The Thailand - Burma Railway was the vision of the Japanese Imperial Army: a 250-mile track cut through dense jungle that would connect Bangkok and Rangoon. To accomplish this nearly impossible feat, the fanatical and ruthless Japanese engineers used POWs and local slaves as manpower. Candid interviews with men who lived through the atrocity - including Dutch, Australian, British, and American POWs - illuminate the violence and horror of their three-and-a-half-year internment. From Britain's surrender of Singapore the enduring force of friendship, The True Story Of The Bridge On The River Kwai narrates a moving and unforgettable account of a period in history that must be remembered.


Tagline: The true story of what happened in World War 2 Thailand
Certification: PG-13

Details

Genres: Documentary, History

Language: English, 日本語

Release Date: 26 September 2000

Country: US

Runtime: 93m

Company Credits

Company: Greystone Communications, History

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Cast

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Himself - Narrator

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Writing Credits

Production Crew

David DeVries

David DeVries

Producer

Craig Haffner

Craig Haffner

Executive Producer

Donna E. Lusitana

Donna E. Lusitana

Executive Producer

Robert Senkel

Robert Senkel

Associate Producer

Seth Isler

Seth Isler

Associate Producer

Bess Hubbard

Bess Hubbard

Researcher

Elyse Miranda

Elyse Miranda

Supervising Producer

Charlie Maday

Charlie Maday

Executive Producer

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Sound

Christopher L. Stone

Christopher L. Stone

Original Music Composer

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