Finishing in second place for our third poll in a row earned this film its rightful spot in the Danger Close catalogue.Set in a Japanese prison camp in Thailand in 1943, it pits the principled Lt Col Nicholson (Alec Guinness) against the ruthless camp commandant Col Saito (Sessue Hayakawa) in a battle of character and wit. This fictional story, loosely based on real events, won seven Academy Awards, including David Lean’s first Oscar for Best Director.So whistle while you march to join us as we discuss this world-famous film and its epic story!Next Episode: Apocalypse Now (1979)Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments!Our website: www.dangerclosepod.comJoin our Facebook group at: Danger Close - Podcast Discussion Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442264899493646/)If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!If you would like to support the show and get extra episodes where we discuss sci-fi, fantasy, and comedy war movies, join our Patreon for only $4 a month at:www.dangerclosepod.com/supportwarmovies #warfilms #war #film #films #movies #history #cinema #WWII