
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 Byrneas Lt. Col. Giles A.M. Vandeleur
John Ratzenbergeras U.S. Lieutenant
James Snellas Soldier
Sean Mathiasas Irish Guards Lieutenant
Arthur Hillas U.S. Medical Colonel
Erik van 't Woutas Underground Leader's Son
Paul Maxwellas Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor
Stanley Leboras Regimental Sergeant Major
John Strideas Grenadier Guards Major
Marlies van Alcmaeras Underground Leader's Wife
Geoffrey Hinsliffas British Radio Operator
Keith Drinkelas Lt. Cornish
Liv Ullmannas Kate ter Horst
Adrienne Kleiwegas Young Dutch Couple
Edward Foxas Lt. Gen. Brian G. Horrocks
James Caanas SSgt. Eddie Dohun
Wolfgang Preissas Field Marshal Karl R.G. Von Rundstedt
Bob de Langeas Soldier (uncredited)
Sean Conneryas Maj. Gen. Robert E. Urquhart
Siem Vroomas Underground Leader
Patrick Ryecartas German Lieutenant
George Innesas Sgt. Macdonald
Edward Kalinskias Pvt. Archer
Dick Rienstraas Capt. Krafft
Hilary Minsteras British Medical Officer
Patrick Dicksonas Soldier
Robert Redfordas Maj. Julian Cook
Gerald Simas Col. Sims
Henny Almaas Dutch Villager
Hans Croisetas Hans - Old Dutch Lady's Son
Garrick Hagonas Lt. Rafferty
Elliott Gouldas Col. Robert Stout
Peter Settelenas Lt. Cole
Anthony Milneras Pvt. Dodds
Lex van Deldenas Sgt. Matthias
Stephen Mooreas Maj. Steele
Paul Copleyas Pvt. Wicks
Tom van Beekas Jan Ter Horst
Alun Armstrongas Cpl. Davies
Donald Pickeringas Lt. Col. Mackenzie
Anthony Hopkinsas Lt. Col. John D. Frost
Laurence Olivieras Dr. Jan Spaander
Walter Kohutas Field Marshal Walter Model
Maximilian Schellas General der Waffen-SS Wilhelm Bittrich
Hardy Krügeras Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Karl Ludwig
Jeremy Kempas R.A.F. Briefing Officer
Harry Ditsonas US Private
Michael Wolfas Field Marshal Model's Aide
Simon Chandleras Pvt. Simmonds
Richard Attenboroughas Lunatic with Glasses (uncredited)
Dirk Bogardeas Lt. Gen. Frederick Browning
Gene Hackmanas Maj. Gen. Stanislaw F. Sosabowski
Brian Gwasparias US Engineer
Hans von Borsodyas Gen. Günther Blumentritt
Ben Howardas Sergeant Towns
Joop Dodereras Soldier (uncredited)
Peter Faberas Capt. 'Harry' Bestebreurtje
Nicholas Campbellas Capt. Glass
Colin Farrellas Cpl. Hancock
Christopher Goodas Maj. Carlyle
Ben Crossas Trooper Binns
John Salthouseas Pvt. 'Ginger' Marsh
David Killickas Soldier
Michael Graham Coxas Capt. Cleminson
John Mortonas US Padre
Roy Boydas Soldier
Fred Williamsas Capt. Grabner
John Juddas Sergeant Clegg
Erik Chittyas Church Organist
Stephen Churchettas British Soldier
Frank Grimesas Maj. Fuller
Sebastian Abinerias Sgt. Treadwell
Ryan O'Nealas Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Hartmut Beckeras German Sentry
Denholm Elliottas RAF meteorologist officer
Barry McCarthyas Pvt. Clark
Donald Douglasas Brigadier Gerald Lathbury
Michael Caineas Lt. Col. John O.E. VandeleurCrew
" />Steve BarronClapper Loader
" />Stuart CraigArt Direction
" />Paul WestonStunt Double, Stunts
" />Nick HobbsStunts
" />Roy ButtonAssistant Director
" />Peter MacDonaldCamera Operator
" />William GoldmanScreenplay
" />Geoffrey UnsworthDirector of Photography
" />John AddisonOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
" />Joseph E. LevineProducer, Presenter
" />Dickey BeerStunts
" />Valentino MusettiStunts
" />Rocky TaylorStunts
" />Richard AttenboroughDirector
" />Andy ArmstrongSecond Second Assistant Director
" />Vic ArmstrongStunt Double, Stunts
" />Jack CardiffAerial Camera
" />Chris WebbStunts
" />Alf JointStunt Coordinator, Stunts