War drama film The Bridge on the River Kwai 4K Blu-ray directed by David Lean in 1957 deservedly won 7 Oscars at once and ended up in the golden collection of world classical cinematography. The film is based on real events that happened during the Second World War. This is the story of several English soldiers who, along with the Americans, were captured by the Japanese and build the Bridge on the River Kwai. Among the prisoners of war there is the courageous Colonel Nicholson and the cunning commander Shears. In harsh conditions, while in the wild jungle, the English warriors continue to observe combat orders and adhere to subordination, while the Americans plan to make an escape. While the exhausted British prisoners of war are building a bridge, commander Shears manages to escape. But soon he will be forced to return to blow up this strategically important building. In this military drama, it is difficult to single out one main character, but you can easily determine the main scenery of the film - this is the bridge on the River Kwai, with which all the events and experiences of the heroes are directly connected. Some are ready to give their lives to build a bridge, while others are ready to die to destroy this magnificent building!
Year
1957
Country
USA, UK
Actors
William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Geoffrey Horne
