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