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"Best 1950s War Movie: Bridge on the River Kwai" Topic


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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian27 May 2023 8:37 p.m. PST

You were asked – TMP link

Looking for the best film that could be considered a 'war' movie, originally released to theaters during the 1950s.

And in the final round of voting:

36% said "Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)"
19% said "Horse Soldiers, The (1959)"
14% said "African Queen, The (1951)"

Personal logo deadhead Supporting Member of TMP29 May 2023 8:35 a.m. PST

A much better Bridges film comes to mind….those at Toko-Ri (1954)

Marc33594 Supporting Member of TMP30 May 2023 6:05 a.m. PST

Nice one deadhead and would agree

Personal logo 20thmaine Supporting Member of TMP01 Jun 2023 10:17 a.m. PST

Good film, better than I remembered last time I watched it.

But Ice cold in Alex is much better.

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