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