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