Cast of The Bridge on the River Kwai

William Holden plays Cmdr. Shears, an American sailor who escapes from a Japanese prison camp and later returns to assist in a mission to destroy the bridge.

Alec Guinness portrays Col. Nicholson, the British officer who takes pride in building a perfect bridge for the enemy, becoming increasingly obsessed with the project.

Jack Hawkins stars as Maj. Warden, a British officer involved in a daring plan to sabotage the bridge and disrupt the enemy's operations.

Sessue Hayakawa plays Col. Saito, the strict and disciplined Japanese officer in charge of the prisoners of war who clashes with Col. Nicholson over the construction of the bridge.

James Donald portrays Maj. Clipton, a British medical officer who witnesses the events unfolding at the prison camp and the building of the bridge.

Geoffrey Horne plays Lt. Joyce, one of the British officers working on the mission to destroy the bridge and undermine the Japanese forces.

André Morell stars as Col. Green, a British officer involved in the operation to destroy the bridge and thwart the enemy's plans.

Peter Williams portrays Capt. Reeves, a British officer who plays a crucial role in the mission to sabotage the bridge and disrupt the Japanese forces.

John Boxer plays Major Hughes, one of the key British officers involved in the plan to destroy the bridge and hinder the enemy's operations.

Percy Herbert portrays Grogan, a British soldier who participates in the mission to sabotage the bridge and undermine the Japanese forces.

Harold Goodwin plays Baker, a British soldier who is part of the team working on the dangerous mission to destroy the bridge built by the prisoners of war.

Ann Sears appears as Nurse, a character who provides medical care and support to the prisoners of war involved in the construction of the bridge on the river Kwai.