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