The Bridge on the River Kwai

During World War II, a group of English soldiers finds themselves as prisoners of war in Burma. Under the brutal reign of their Japanese captors, these men are forced into hard labor, tasked with building an essential railway bridge for the enemy's strategic advantage. As British and American intelligence officers plot to destroy this vital infrastructure, they encounter Col. Nicholson, a determined commander who has come to view his construction project as a symbol of pride and resilience despite the grim circumstances. Caught in the middle of warring factions, Col. Nicholson must grapple with his sense of duty and honor while navigating the complexities of wartime alliances and betrayals that threaten not only his creation but also his fellow prisoners' lives.