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