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It was based on a true story, but the movie took many liberties with the actual facts of the story, and is chock full of inaccuracies, especially pertaining to the senior commanding British officer.
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How does the Bridge over the river kwai end?
The film ends with the destruction of the bridge by a British team of commandos .
What are some movIes with the word bridge in the title?
Bridge Over Troubled Water Which Bridge to Cross and Which Bridge to Burn Love Can Build A Bridge View from a Bridge Cross that Bridge Graffiti Bridge Bridge Washed Out On London Bridge London Bridge is Falling Down
What film earned Alec Guinness an Oscar?
Two -- one competitive and one honorary. Sir Alec Guinness won the 1957 Best Actor award for his performance in "The Bridge on the River Kwai." On April 14, 1980, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented him with an honorary Oscar "for advancing the art of screen acting through a host of memorable and distinguished performances." He died on August 5, 2000.
What New Zealand river has a bungee jump over it?
The Shotover River, near Skippers, and the Kawarau River near Victoria Bridge are a couple. There will be many more.
What is the longest bridge in New Zealand?
The longest bridge in New Zealand is the State Highway 1 bridge over the Rakaia River, around 50km (30mi) south-west of Christchurch. The bridge is a two-laned beam bridge, and from end to end measures 1757 metres (5765 ft).
When was The Bridge over the River Kwai created?
The Bridge over the River Kwai was created in 1952.
What is the bridge called over the River Kwai?
The bridge was named after the river Khwae Yai in Thailand .
What french author wrote The Bridge over the river kwai?
Pierre Boulle
What are titles of1969 ww II films that include the word the bridge?
Bridge Over the River Kwai
How does the Bridge over the river kwai end?
The film ends with the destruction of the bridge by a British team of commandos .
What are some movIes with the word bridge in the title?
Bridge Over Troubled Water Which Bridge to Cross and Which Bridge to Burn Love Can Build A Bridge View from a Bridge Cross that Bridge Graffiti Bridge Bridge Washed Out On London Bridge London Bridge is Falling Down
Which British wartime drama won two Oscars?
the bridge over the river kwai.
What did alec guinnesses character suffer from in bridge over the river kwai?
He suffered from delusions .
What sort of regime in Bridge over the River Kwai?
The Japanese Empire during WW2 .
How long did it take to build the actual bridge over the river kwai Not the movie bridge?
Just to say, in the book, guess what..... The bridge does not get blown ! I'm thinking it's based on truth, but actually a fiction.
Who was the british actor who won an Oscar for his part in the bridge over of the river kwai?
Alec Guiness .
What is a box-office hit that starts with a B?
The movie Batman was a box-office hit. Other examples are Batman, Bridesmaids, and Bridge over the River Kwai
