The Bridge on the River Kwai
GPTKB entity
Statements (441)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
The Bridge on the River Kwai (film)
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| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:literature
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| gptkbp:art_style |
stunning cinematography
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| gptkbp:audience |
widely praised by critics
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Pierre_Boulle
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Best_Actor
gptkb:Best_Director Best Picture 7 Academy Awards |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:novel
The Bridge over the River Kwai (novel) novel by Pierre Boulle Novel by Pierre Boulle |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$30 million
successful |
| gptkbp:budget |
$2 million
$3 million $2.8 million |
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Alec_Guinness
gptkb:William_Holden gptkb:Jack_Hawkins gptkb:Sessue_Hayakawa |
| gptkbp:character |
Colonel Nicholson.
Colonel Saito. Major Clipton. Shears. |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Shears' journey from cowardice to bravery
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Complex relationships
Colonel Nicholson's transformation |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
Nicholson's obsession with the bridge
Duty to country |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
complex dynamics between characters
Nicholson vs. Saito |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Freddie_Young
gptkb:Jack_Hildyard visually stunning |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Freddie_Young
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Technicolor
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Allied prisoners vs. Japanese captors
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed
well-received highly acclaimed Highly Acclaimed |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Significant
inspired film adaptations considered a classic inspired academic studies inspired documentaries inspired film festivals Influential war film inspired film critiques inspired retrospectives influenced war films inspired film analysis influential war films inspired discussions on war ethics |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:popular_culture film studies parodies referenced in popular culture homages Subsequent media adaptations |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
considered a classic.
depicts the horrors of war war film genre examines the absurdity of war explores themes of duty and honor depicts POW experiences War narrative |
| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:prison
gptkb:Japanese_forces moral dilemmas British officers construction of a railway the struggles of POWs. |
| gptkbp:design |
authentic set design
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:David_Lean
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:David_Lean
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Peter_Taylor
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| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Peter_Taylor
non-linear narrative |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
the theme song
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
Madness! Madness!
What have I done? |
| gptkbp:features |
Prisoners of war
the famous march theme |
| gptkbp:features_voice_actors |
gptkb:Alec_Guinness
gptkb:William_Holden gptkb:Jack_Hawkins gptkb:Sessue_Hayakawa |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:Academy_Awards
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards 7 Academy Awards multiple nominations |
| gptkbp:film_critical_acclaim |
widely praised
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| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Peter_Taylor
based on the novel |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Academy_Awards |
| gptkbp:film_length |
161 minutes
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| gptkbp:film_production_year |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Score
gptkb:Malcolm_Arnold Orchestral music iconic 8.1/10 iconic score |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
gptkb:Hacksaw_Ridge
gptkb:1917 gptkb:The_Great_Escape gptkb:The_Last_Samurai gptkb:Full_Metal_Jacket gptkb:The_Hurt_Locker gptkb:The_Pianist gptkb:Tora!_Tora!_Tora! gptkb:We_Were_Soldiers gptkb:Twelve_Strong gptkb:The_Siege_of_Jadotville gptkb:American_Sniper gptkb:Dunkirk gptkb:Nick_Fury gptkb:Letters_from_Iwo_Jima gptkb:The_Thin_Red_Line gptkb:The_Last_Full_Measure gptkb:Midway gptkb:Apocalypse_Now gptkb:The_King's_Speech gptkb:Black_Hawk_Down gptkb:Bridge_of_Spies gptkb:The_Monuments_Men gptkb:The_Outpost gptkb:The_Green_Berets gptkb:The_Imitation_Game Cinematic techniques inspired filmmakers worldwide influential in cinema history inspired future war films use of long takes |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:Sri_Lanka |
| gptkbp:filmography |
analyzed for its themes and characters
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| gptkbp:follows |
British POWs
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
gptkb:war War film historical film war novel War Film |
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
considered a classic
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| gptkbp:has_editing_by |
gptkb:Peter_Taylor
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| gptkbp:has_genre |
gptkb:drama
gptkb:war |
| gptkbp:has_language |
English
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| gptkbp:has_legacy |
inspired literature
inspired video games inspired other films inspired documentaries inspired stage adaptations cited in film studies cited in art references cited in cultural references cited in historical discussions cited in music references |
| gptkbp:has_sequel |
gptkb:Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai_II
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| gptkbp:has_soundtrack |
gptkb:The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai_soundtrack
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| gptkbp:has_theme |
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:survival gptkb:honor gptkb:conflict gptkb:friendship gptkb:sacrifice courage redemption the consequences of choices the struggle for power loyalty and betrayal duty the psychological effects of war the futility of war the cost of war the absurdity of war betrayal of trust the clash of cultures the value of teamwork the significance of history human spirit the nature of authority the ethics of war the impact of leadership on morale the impact of war on humanity the legacy of war the role of leadership in crisis the role of propaganda in war the importance of strategy war and sacrifice the importance of communication the impact of war on civilian life the importance of reconciliation after conflict the influence of ideology on conflict the relationship between captor and captive the role of memory in understanding war the role of technology in war the struggle for survival in captivity |
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:survival gptkb:conflict gptkb:sacrifice morality |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Japanese_occupation_of_Southeast_Asia
Japanese POW camps |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Colonel_Nicholson
depicts real-life POW experiences |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Bridge on the River Kwai
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| gptkbp:influenced |
war literature
popular culture. subsequent war films Subsequent war films sound design. the exploration of humanity. the exploration of morality. the portrayal of war in cinema. the exploration of survival. cinematography techniques. subsequent war dramas. film direction. film editing. musical scores in films. the depiction of loyalty. the depiction of resilience. the depiction of survival. the exploration of conflict. the exploration of duty. the exploration of freedom. the exploration of human spirit. the exploration of loyalty. the exploration of moral dilemmas. the exploration of reconciliation. the exploration of sacrifice. the exploration of trust. the narrative structure of films. the portrayal of camaraderie. the portrayal of conflict resolution. the portrayal of conflict. the portrayal of despair. the portrayal of endurance. the portrayal of friendship. the portrayal of heroism. the portrayal of humanity. the portrayal of justice. the portrayal of leadership. the portrayal of peace. the portrayal of sacrifice. the representation of betrayal. the representation of conflict. the representation of courage. the representation of ethics. the representation of honor. the representation of hope. the representation of loyalty. the representation of military leadership. the representation of oppression. the representation of sacrifice. the representation of struggle. the representation of war. the use of irony in storytelling. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:cultural_identity gptkb:Set gptkb:narrative_structure gptkb:Color gptkb:sound_design gptkb:military_strategy gptkb:character_development gptkb:designers British colonial history survival themes moral dilemmas cinematic techniques film editing visual storytelling historical accuracy real events production design human resilience lighting techniques leadership dynamics Japanese-American relations film direction soundtrack composition prisoner experiences editing style the book ' The Bridge over the River Kwai' by Pierre Boulle the novel ' Le Pont de la Rivière Kwai'. |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:Burma_Railway gptkb:literature real events other films the construction of the Burma Railway |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:theater_productions documentaries. the musical adaptation the term ' Kwai' in popular culture |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Real events
true events |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Bridge explosion
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| gptkbp:is_set_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
English |
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
memorable and quotable
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Japanese_occupation_of_Southeast_Asia
Classic film inspired documentaries remade in various formats influenced filmmakers adapted into stage plays influential in film history classic film classic war film remains a subject of study in film schools remains a significant work in cinema. |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Burma
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Colonel_Saito
gptkb:Colonel_Nicholson Shears |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Malcolm_Arnold
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| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Malcolm_Arnold
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| gptkbp:narrative |
complex characters
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
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| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival_Award
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Cinematography gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Director gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Film_Editing gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Score gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Screenplay gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Song gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Art_Direction gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Costume_Design gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Sound gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Special_Effects gptkb:BAFTA_Awards gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Visual_Effects gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
depiction of moral dilemmas
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
Madness! Madness!
“ Madness! Madness!” “ The bridge is a symbol.” “ We will build a bridge.” “ What have I done?” |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
the final confrontation
the bridge explosion the conflict between British and Japanese forces the construction of the bridge the march of prisoners |
| gptkbp:original_language |
gptkb:French
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| gptkbp:performance |
Mixed reviews
mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:plot |
British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge.
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Sam_Spiegel
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1952
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Éditions_Julliard
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| gptkbp:release_date |
December 2, 1957
December 11, 1957 December 9, 1957 |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1957
gptkb:2007 December 1957 |
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1957
theatrical release |
| gptkbp:remake |
in various formats.
The Bridge on the River Kwai (2007) |
| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:Criterion_Collection
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| gptkbp:runtime |
161 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Carl_Foreman
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Carl_Foreman
gptkb:Michael_Wilson |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Malcolm Arnold's score
Malcolm Arnold's score. |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Alec_Guinness
gptkb:William_Holden gptkb:Jack_Hawkins gptkb:Sessue_Hayakawa |
| gptkbp:start_location |
gptkb:Burma
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the bridge as a symbol of pride
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:survival gptkb:sacrifice prisoner of war duty vs. morality Conflict between duty and morality war's absurdity |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:survival gptkb:honor gptkb:conflict gptkb:sacrifice loyalty and betrayal Honor and duty the futility of war conflict between duty and morality human endurance sacrifice and duty collaboration and resistance leadership and authority sacrifice and honor. Sacrifice and loyalty |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Franklin Philip
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| gptkbp:won_academy_award_for_best_picture |
gptkb:1958
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| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Director gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:David_Lean
gptkb:National_Film_Registry gptkb:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer gptkb:Trevor_Howard gptkb:John_Mills gptkb:Leith_Stevens gptkb:The_Sea_Chase |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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