Book · 1952 · historical fiction
The Bridge over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle: every movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Bridge over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle (1952) has been adapted into 1 movie: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).
About The Bridge over the River Kwai
The Bridge over the River Kwai is a book by Pierre Boulle, first published in 1952 (original language: French). Genre: historical fiction. The first screen adaptation was The Bridge on the River Kwai in 1957.
Novel by Pierre Boulle.
Every adaptation of The Bridge over the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Movie · 1957 · United Kingdom · directed by David Lean
1957 film directed by David Lean.
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Common questions
Has The Bridge over the River Kwai been made into a movie?
Yes. The Bridge over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle (1952) has been adapted into 1 movie: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).
Who wrote The Bridge over the River Kwai?
The Bridge over the River Kwai was written by Pierre Boulle and first published in 1952.
How many adaptations of The Bridge over the River Kwai are there?
We list 1 screen adaptation: 1 movie.
Is a new The Bridge over the River Kwai adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).
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