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