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