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