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