Directed by:
John SturgesScreenplay:
Millard KaufmanCinematography:
William H. DanielsComposer:
Hugo FriedhoferCast:
Frank Sinatra, Gina Lollobrigida, Steve McQueen, Richard Johnson, Paul Henreid, Peter Lawford, Brian Donlevy, Dean Jones, Charles Bronson, Philip Ahn (more)VOD (1)
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A charismatic military leader stationed in Burma during World War II teams his British and American soldiers with native Asian troops to repel the invading Japanese army. While dodging bombs and bullets, the commander also finds time to get involved in a potentially dangerous romance. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Frank Sinatra
USA
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Gina Lollobrigida
Italy
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Steve McQueen
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Richard Johnson
UK
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Paul Henreid
Austria-Hungary
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Peter Lawford
UK
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Brian Donlevy
Ireland
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Dean Jones
USA
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Charles Bronson
USA
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Philip Ahn
USA
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Robert Bray
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John Hoyt
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Whit Bissell
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George Takei
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William Smith
USA
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James Hong
USA
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Aki Aleong
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Kipp Hamilton
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Maggie Pierce
USA
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Ross Elliott
USA
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