Pierre Boulle
- Biography
- French novelist Pierre Boulle penned the novel The Bridge Over the River Kwai in 1954. The story was based on his experiences in a Japanese POW camp during WWII.
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- Born
- February 20, 1912
- Died
- January 30, 1994
Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Adapted Screenplay The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts |
Best Screenplay The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) |
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