“I hate the British! You are defeated but you have no shame!” Welcome to the River Kwai; as captured British soliders adjust to life in a Japanese prison camp, Lt. Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness) struggles to maintain British order in a place of chaos. Meanwhile, Japanese Colonel Saito, desperate to get a bridge constructed on schedule, fails miserably to motivate his captive crew. This story of war, duty, perspective, and service both honors and critiques the rigid structure by which officers and soldiers must hold themselves, even in impossible circumstances. Directed by David Lean (Lawerence of Arabia) this tale of a stubborn contracting crew continues to entertain and puzzle audiences today. Does the Bridge still stand strong? Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery!
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