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