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