The Making of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'

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William Holden
William Holden

Self (archive footage)

Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness

Self (archive footage)

Adrian Turner
Adrian Turner

Self

Norman Spencer
Norman Spencer

Self

Pamela Mann
Pamela Mann

Self

Peter Newbrook
Peter Newbrook

Self

Teddy Darvas
Teddy Darvas

Self

Donald M. Ashton
Donald M. Ashton

Himself

Keith Best
Keith Best

Self

Jack Hildyard
Jack Hildyard

Self (archive footage)

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