The Bridge on the River Kwai

When British P.O.W.s build a vital railway bridge in enemy-occupied Burma, Allied commandos are assigned to destroy it in David Lean's epic World War II adventure The Bridge On The River Kwai

Spectacularly produced, The Bridge On The River Kwai captured the imagination of the public and won seven 1957 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Alec Guinness), and Best Director. Even its theme song, an old WWI whistling tune, the “Colonel Bogey March,” became a massive wordwide hit. The Bridge On The River Kwai continues today as one of the most memorable cinematic experiences of all time.

Special Features:

• Isolated track of Malcolm Arnold's music score
• “Building The Bridge” sabotage trivia
• “Maps and Military strategy”

Accolades

• Best Picture Oscar Winner 1957.
• Best Picture BAFTA Winner 1957.
• Best Picture (Drama) Golden Globe Winner 1957.

Critic Reviews:

• " It is a stirring drama of World War II, in which Spiegel has had the excellent help of British director David Lean, in charge of the action, and of a fine company of international players. " – Kate Cameron

• " Part of the success of The Bridge is that its courageous hero is shown from all angles, in all kinds of mirrors. He is strong, stubborn, fallible, maniacal, silly, and wise; and in the end he is pathetic, noble, and foolish " – Philip Roth

• " From sky to ground in two shots, and it already feels like we've traversed a great distance, with two and a half hours of skillful, suspenseful WWII adventure to go. " – Keith Uhlich