72K views · 1.6K reactions | Sir Alec Guinness was initially hesitant to portray Colonel Nicholson since he was well-known in comedies. To address this issue, Guinness attempted to infuse humor into his depiction of the Colonel. However, director Lean strongly disagreed with this approach, insisting on a serious portrayal. Watch THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI ('57) Monday (9/1) at 8p ET for FMC's Salute To Service marathon!  | FMC | Facebook