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