The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it. Director: David Lean Writers: Pierre Boulle, Carl Foreman, Michael Wilson Stars: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins See more » Awards: Won 7 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 7 nominations.