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