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Directed By
David Lean
Written By:
Carl Foreman, Michael Wilson
Cast:
William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Geoffrey Horne, André Morell, Percy Herbert, Peter Williams, Harold Goodwin, John Boxer, Ann Sears, John Boxer, Henry Okawa, Keiichiro Katsumoto, M.R.B. Chakrabandhu
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Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
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Madness! Madness!
Favorite Movie Quote: "I hate the British! You are defeated but you have no shame. You are stubborn but you have no pride. You endure but you have no courage. I hate the British!"
What could one possibly add to the accolades this film has had heaped upon it. The fact that it may not be historically accurate is of no consequence, as it was made for the theater, not the History Channel. David Lean's master piece showing the madness of war stands the test of time.
It swept the Oscars in 1958, winning Best Picture, Best Director for Lean, Best Actor for Alec Guinness in the role that defines him, and a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Sessue Hayakawa. It also took the awards for Writing. Music, Editing and Cinematography.
Guinness was a perfect example of British pride. If you are going to do a job, then do it right. In that, he managed to take care of his men at the same time.
William Holden was a perfect example of a soldier who just wanted to go home, as I am sure was the feeling of most. He recognized the madness of war long before the good doctor.
This is a film that you can watch year after year and never get tired of it.
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