The Purple Plain
1954 · 98 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 2,567 VOTES · DIR. Robert Parrish
Overview
An RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.
Dialogue Timeline — 970 lines
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00:02:42 Ralph! Why isn't this plane ready to fly?
00:08:07 - l feel fine. So would you. - What, with a piece out of my arm?
00:11:52 Don't tell me you find it hot.
00:17:56 - Did you ever hear that saying? - Frequently.
00:21:39 l hope l didn't waken you.
00:24:41 Tell them that l'll try to make it.
00:27:36 Fine. By the way, the oil cooler in this engine--
00:30:17 l'll pick you up at 7:00.
00:32:37 was the bottle of whiskey the doctor brought us back from there.
00:35:07 l'm going to see that you're decorated if it's the last thing l do.
00:38:30 Anna!
00:44:25 - You were going to tell me something. - lt wasn't much.
00:48:11 l've got to send a body over to Meiktila today.
00:51:49 up to the river.
00:57:02 l'd like a drink.
01:00:01 l'm not saying he's not a good pilot, but we're not in the air now.
01:03:27 But you're not going to endanger our lives just because you don't give a rat--
01:06:16 - How about you, Blore? - No, now just a minute.
01:12:16 The water. The thermos--where is it?
01:14:59 Forrester, the navigator, and a passenger.
01:18:24 You need some sleep.
01:28:16 l'm afraid it's no use, my trying to walk.
01:33:43 lt'll be dark for a couple hours yet.
01:40:54 There's no need to wake her.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed970
Dialogue density9.9 lines / min
First line00:02:42
Final line01:40:54
Production Record
DirectorRobert Parrish
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2,000,000
IMDb votes2,567