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His peak of adventure!
Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 67 ratings · 14 Sept 1954 · English · 1h 38m · Released
An RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.
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