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