
A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far
Release: 1977-06-15·Runtime: 175m·★ 7.2
DramaHistoryWar
The story of Operation Market Garden—a failed attempt by the allies in the latter stages of WWII to end the war quickly by securing three bridges in Holland allowing access over the Rhine into Germany. A combination of poor allied intelligence and the presence of two crack German panzer divisions meant that the final part of this operation (the bridge in Arnhem over the Rhine) was doomed to failure.
Production Countries
United KingdomUnited States of America
Production Companies
United Artists
Joseph E. Levine Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Michael Caineas Lt. Col. John O.E. Vandeleur
Erik Chittyas Church Organist
Keith Drinkelas Lt. Cornish
John Mortonas US Padre
James Snellas Soldier
Maximilian Schellas General der Waffen-SS Wilhelm Bittrich
Michael Wolfas Field Marshal Model's Aide
Garrick Hagonas Lt. Rafferty
George Innesas Sgt. Macdonald
Patrick Dicksonas Soldier
Bob de Langeas Soldier (uncredited)
John Ratzenbergeras U.S. Lieutenant
Dirk Bogardeas Lt. Gen. Frederick Browning
Gene Hackmanas Maj. Gen. Stanislaw F. Sosabowski
Laurence Olivieras Dr. Jan Spaander
John Salthouseas Pvt. 'Ginger' Marsh
Stanley Leboras Regimental Sergeant Major
Edward Foxas Lt. Gen. Brian G. Horrocks
Hans von Borsodyas Gen. Günther Blumentritt
Paul Maxwellas Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor
Peter Settelenas Lt. Cole
Henny Almaas Dutch Villager
Elliott Gouldas Col. Robert Stout
Stephen Churchettas British Soldier
Wolfgang Preissas Field Marshal Karl R.G. Von Rundstedt
Ben Howardas Sergeant Towns
James Caanas SSgt. Eddie Dohun
Barry McCarthyas Pvt. Clark
Anthony Hopkinsas Lt. Col. John D. Frost
Tom van Beekas Jan Ter Horst
Sean Conneryas Maj. Gen. Robert E. Urquhart
Hilary Minsteras British Medical Officer
David Killickas Soldier
Jeremy Kempas R.A.F. Briefing Officer
Frank Grimesas Maj. Fuller
Donald Pickeringas Lt. Col. Mackenzie
Erik van 't Woutas Underground Leader's Son
Christopher Goodas Maj. Carlyle
Liv Ullmannas Kate ter Horst
Hans Croisetas Hans - Old Dutch Lady's Son
Robert Redfordas Maj. Julian Cook
Patrick Ryecartas German Lieutenant
Roy Boydas Soldier
Hardy Krügeras Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Karl Ludwig
Donald Douglasas Brigadier Gerald Lathbury
Marlies van Alcmaeras Underground Leader's Wife
Gerald Simas Col. Sims
Harry Ditsonas US Private
Michael Graham Coxas Capt. Cleminson
Stephen Mooreas Maj. Steele
Michael Byrneas Lt. Col. Giles A.M. Vandeleur
Anthony Milneras Pvt. Dodds
Fred Williamsas Capt. Grabner
Richard Attenboroughas Lunatic with Glasses (uncredited)
Ryan O'Nealas Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Denholm Elliottas RAF meteorologist officer
Dick Rienstraas Capt. Krafft
Lex van Deldenas Sgt. Matthias
Siem Vroomas Underground Leader
Peter Faberas Capt. 'Harry' Bestebreurtje
Simon Chandleras Pvt. Simmonds
Sean Mathiasas Irish Guards Lieutenant
Brian Gwasparias US Engineer
Colin Farrellas Cpl. Hancock
Sebastian Abinerias Sgt. Treadwell
Walter Kohutas Field Marshal Walter Model
Geoffrey Hinsliffas British Radio Operator
Edward Kalinskias Pvt. Archer
Hartmut Beckeras German Sentry
Arthur Hillas U.S. Medical Colonel
Joop Dodereras Soldier (uncredited)
Paul Copleyas Pvt. Wicks
Alun Armstrongas Cpl. Davies
Nicholas Campbellas Capt. Glass
Adrienne Kleiwegas Young Dutch Couple
John Strideas Grenadier Guards Major
John Juddas Sergeant Clegg
Ben Crossas Trooper BinnsCrew
" />Peter MacDonaldCamera Operator
" />Stuart CraigArt Direction
" />Richard AttenboroughDirector
" />Nick HobbsStunts
" />Jack CardiffAerial Camera
" />John AddisonOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
" />Geoffrey UnsworthDirector of Photography
" />Alf JointStunt Coordinator, Stunts
" />William GoldmanScreenplay
" />Joseph E. LevineProducer, Presenter
" />Paul WestonStunt Double, Stunts
" />Roy ButtonAssistant Director
" />Valentino MusettiStunts
" />Rocky TaylorStunts
" />Andy ArmstrongSecond Second Assistant Director
" />Steve BarronClapper Loader
" />Chris WebbStunts
" />Vic ArmstrongStunt Double, Stunts
" />Dickey BeerStunts