Timewatch - S16E08: The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai

Name: The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1997-10-28
Duration: 1 h

Oct 28, 1997DocumentarySeason 16, Episode 8

Forty years ago a war movie created a legend. Timewatch now tells the story of Lieutenant Colonel Toosey, the British officer in Burma whose job it was to supply the Japanese with a workforce to build the bridge - which still exists. His tale is told with the help of tapes that recount his experiences and through the letters he exchanged with his Japanese captor after the war. NEW SEASON.

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Timewatch S16E08 Synopsis

Stream Timewatch "The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1997-10-28, this episode is part of Season 16 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Forty years ago a war movie created a legend. Timewatch now tells the story of Lieutenant Colonel Toosey, the British officer in Burma whose job it was to supply the Japanese with a workforce to build the bridge - which still exists. His tale is told...