An epic war drama celebrated by the American Film Institute on its lists of the greatest American films – both the original and 10th anniversary editions – as well as among cinema’s greatest thrills and triumphs, THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957) is directed by the legendary David Lean – a recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award – and features an all-star ensemble that includes Alec Guinness, Sessue Hayakawa, Jack Hawkins and William Holden – the latter named by AFI among the greatest screen legends of all time.
Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI.
