The Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge over the River Kwai (French:Le Pont de la Rivière Kwai) is a novel by Pierre Boulle, published in 1952, that won France's "Prix Ste Beuve." It is a fictional story but it is based upon the real plight of Allied prisoners of war during World War II forced to build the 258-mile Death Railway by Japanese forces.

Famous quotes from the film

Colonel Saito (Sessue Hayakawa): "Do not speak to me of rules. This is war! This is not a game of cricket!"

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Colonel Saito (Sessue Hayakawa): "Be happy in your work!"

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