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