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