The Bridge On The River Kwai

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A gripping clash of wills between a disciplined British officer and a pragmatic American soldier unfolds, as the construction of a bridge symbolizes both human resilience and the complexities of war. The crescendo: an epic unraveling that questions duty and betrayal.

The Bridge On The River Kwai Trivia

Who directed the film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'? (Medium)
#1: Alfred Hitchcock
#2: David Lean
#3: John Ford
#4: Stanley Kubrick
What year was the film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" released? (Genius)
#1: 1955
#2: 1957
#3: 1960
#4: 1962
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The Bridge On The River Kwai Fun Facts

The bridge used in the film was built specifically for the movie and was destroyed during filming.
The whistling tune in the film, Colonel Bogey March, became extremely popular and is still widely recognized today.

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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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military
December 1941

Japanese Invasion of Southeast Asia

Japanese forces invade Southeast Asia, including Burma and Thailand, during World War II.

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Mid 1942

Construction of the Burma Railway

Japanese forces begin building the Burma-Thailand Railway, also known as the Death Railway, using Allied POW labor under harsh conditions.

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1956

Filming of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'

Production of the film directed by David Lean, based on Pierre Boulle's novel.

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October 2, 1957

Release of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' Film

The film is released, receiving critical acclaim and winning several Academy Awards.

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