Pierre Boulee (3 results)
Bridge on the River Kwai (Original photograph from set of the 1962 film)
David Lean (director); Pierre Boulee (novel); Carl Foreman, Michael Wilson (screenwriters); William Holden, Alc Guiness, Jack Hawkins (starring)
Published by Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1957
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Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerVintage borderless photograph of David Lean on the set of the 1957 film. Based on Pierre Boulle's 1952 novel "Le Pont de la riviere Kwai," about Allied POWs forced to build a railway over a bridge during WWII. Under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson (Guinness), they are persuaded that the bridge should be constructed as a symb…ol of British perseverance. Unknown to him, the Allies have sent a mission into the jungle, led by Major Warden (Hawkins) and an American, Shears (Holden), to blow up the bridge. Winner of several Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, etc.), and was elected to the National Film Registry in 1997. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, some light creasing. National Film Registry. Ebert II.
More imagesThe Bridge on the River Kwai (Original photograph of David Lean on the set of the 1957 film)
David Lean (director); Pierre Boulee (novel); Carl Foreman, Michael Wilson (screenwriters); William Holden, Alc Guiness, Jack Hawkins (starring)
Published by Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1958
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Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerVintage reference photograph of David Lean on the set of the 1957 film. Mimeo snipe and "Columbia Pictures" stamp on verso. Based on the 1952 novel "Le Pont de la riviere Kwai" by Pierre Boulle. Allied POWs of a Japanese prison camp are forced to build a railway over a bridge during WWII. Under the leadership of Colonel Nicholso…n (Alec Guinness), they are persuaded that the bridge should be constructed as a symbol of British perseverance. Unbeknownst to Nicholson, the Allies have sent a mission into the jungle, led by Major Warden (Jack Hawkins) and an American, Shears (William Holden), to blow up the bridge. Both screenwriters Carl Foreman and Michael Wilson were blacklisted at the time of production, and were not credited. Their collaborative efforts earned an Academy Award (Best Adapted Screenplay), but due to their names being left off the bill, Pierre Boulle (who spoke no English) was awarded instead. The Academy later awarded Foreman and Wilson for their work, in 1984. Winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Cinematography, nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Set in Thailand, shot on location in Sri Lanka. 8 x 10 inches. National Film Registry. Ebert II.
The Bridge on the River Kwai (Original photograph of David Lean on the set of the 1957 film)
David Lean (director); Pierre Boulee (novel); Carl Foreman, Michael Wilson (screenwriters); William Holden, Alec Guiness, Jack Hawkins (starring)
Published by Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1958
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Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerVintage reference photograph, with wide bottom margin, of David Lean on the set of the 1957 film. Based on the 1952 novel "Le Pont de la riviere Kwai" by Pierre Boulle. Allied POWs of a Japanese prison camp are forced to build a railway over a bridge during WWII. Under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness), they ar…e persuaded that the bridge should be constructed as a symbol of British perseverance. Unbeknownst to Nicholson, the Allies have sent a mission into the jungle, led by Major Warden (Jack Hawkins) and an American, Shears (William Holden), to blow up the bridge. Both screenwriters Carl Foreman and Michael Wilson were blacklisted at the time of production, and were not credited. Their collaborative efforts earned an Academy Award (Best Adapted Screenplay), but due to their names being left off the bill, Pierre Boulle (who spoke no English) was awarded instead. The Academy later awarded Foreman and Wilson for their work, in 1984. Winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Cinematography, nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Set in Thailand, shot on location in Sri Lanka. 7.75 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing. National Film Registry. Ebert I.
