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