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