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