
The Bridge on the River Kwai
7Wins8NomsDirected by David Lean
Synopsis
The 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.
Awards
30th Academy Awards· 1958
- Actor in a Leading RoleAlec GuinnessWon
- Best PictureSam SpiegelWon
- CinematographyJack HildyardWon
- DirectingDavid LeanWon
- Film EditingPeter TaylorWon
- Music (Original Score)Malcolm ArnoldWon
- Writing (Adapted)Carl Foreman, Michael Wilson, Pierre Boulle By Pierre BoulleWon
- Actor in a Supporting RoleSessue Hayakawa
Details
Cast
William Holden
Alec Guinness Won
Jack Hawkins
Sessue HayakawaNominated
James Donald
Geoffrey Horne
André Morell
Peter Williams- JJohn Boxer
Percy Herbert

