The bridge on the River Kwai
Title:
The bridge on the River Kwai
Author:
Lean, David, 1908-1991.
Uniform Title:
Bridge on the River Kwai (Motion picture)
Edition:
A widescreen presentation.
Publication Information:
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Video, 2000.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (162 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Based on Pont de la riviere Kwai / Pierre Boulle.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1957.
Contents:
Disc 1: Widescreen presentation, Trivia Sabotage 'Building the Bridge', Maps and Military Strategy, Isolated Score, Animated Menus.
Special features (Disc 2): Exclusive documentary: Adaptation of Boulle's novel, casting, history of production, score, release, restoration and more; original featurette: Rise and fall of a jungle giant; USC short film introduced by William Holden; an appreciation by filmmaker John Milius; photo gallery; interactive and animated menus; scene selections with motion; theatrical trailer; talent files.
Abstract:
British soldiers captured by the Japanese during World War II are forced to construct a strategic railroad bridge which a commando team is instructed by the British High Command to destroy.
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