The Bridge on the River Kwai #13 on the AFI Top 100 List *** 1/2

British WW2 prisoners of war are given the task, by their Japanese captors, of building a railway bridge in a harsh Asian jungle. Led by Col Nicholson, a stereotypical British officer, the prisoners score a moral victory over the Japanese by not only building the bridge, but running the whole show. Unknown to Nicholson, an allied demolition team are planning a spectacular opening for the bridge.

A very interesting story with great performances by Alec Guinness and Sessue Hayakawa. I didn't know what to expect going into this movie but I was very pleased with it and would definitely watch it again. In sum a "good show and jolly good fun!"