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