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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 92.4 / 100
1957·Adventure / Drama / War·2h 42m

THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI

“It spans a whole new world of entertainment!”

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

Above the Line
David Lean·DirectorCarl Foreman·ScreenplayMichael Wilson·ScreenplayJack Hildyard·Director of PhotographyMalcolm Arnold·Original Music ComposerPeter Taylor·Editor
Cast
William Holden·Cmdr. ShearsAlec Guinness·Col. NicholsonJack Hawkins·Maj. WardenSessue Hayakawa·Col. SaitoJames Donald·Maj. CliptonGeoffrey Horne·Lt. JoyceAndré Morell·Col. GreenPeter Williams·Capt. ReevesJohn Boxer·Major HughesPercy Herbert·Grogan
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
David Lean·Director
Writing· 2
Carl Foreman·ScreenplayMichael Wilson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Jack Hildyard·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Taylor·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Malcolm Arnold·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Sam Spiegel·Producer
By the Numbers
92.4
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
96%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$45M
ROI 150386%
Worldwide Gross
7
7 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Historical, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a man in a military uniform and cap, looking towards the left side of the frame with a serious expression. Behind him, a large, light-co”

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Bright, Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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