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