Bridge on the River Kwai, The
A 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.
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Director: | David Lean |
| Producer: | Sam Spiegel |
| Writer: | Carl Foreman , Michael Wilson |
| Cast: | Alec Guinness , Sessue Hayakawa |
Golden Globe Awards
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1958 WinnerBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama -
1958 WinnerBest Motion Picture - Drama -
1958 WinnerBest Director - Motion Picture -
1958 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture