The Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai is a famous film, not a musical. It was released in 1957 and directed by David Lean. The movie is set during World War II and tells the story of British prisoners of war who are forced by their Japanese captors to build a bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. The film gained critical acclaim and was a commercial success, winning seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The movie's score, composed by Malcolm Arnold, also gained recognition, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Music Score. Despite not being a musical, The Bridge on the River Kwai is considered a classic in the history of cinema.