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