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The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai (2000): Cast

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The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai is a 2000 historical documentary directed by David DeVries, starring Edward Woodward. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
David DeVries
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai About?

The premise of The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai without spoilers.

Candid interviews with Dutch, Australian, British and American POWs expose the terror of the Thailand‑Burma Railway during WWII. Forced by the Japanese Imperial Army, more than 16,000 Allied prisoners and 100,000 local laborers built a 250‑mile track through jungle, ending with the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai. The documentary counters the romanticized 1957 Hollywood film, revealing desperation, death and lasting bonds forged during three‑and‑a‑half years of brutal captivity.

The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • slave labor
  • world war two
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Cast & crew

The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai Cast

Edward Woodward stars in The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai. Directed by David DeVries.

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The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Time Machine: The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai” and “Time Machine with Roger Mudd: The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai”.

Also known as
  • Time Machine: The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai
  • Time Machine with Roger Mudd: The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai

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The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai?

The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai released?

The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai was released on September 26, 2000.

Who directed The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai?

The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai was directed by David DeVries.

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Who is in the cast of The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai?

The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai stars Edward Woodward.

Does The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai have a post-credit scene?

No. The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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