A Bridge Too Far(1977)
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Overview
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.
Director
Richard Attenborough
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$51M
Cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Lt. Gen. Frederick Browning
James Caan
as SSgt. Eddie Dohun
Michael Caine
as Lt. Col. John O.E. Vandeleur
Sean Connery
as Maj. Gen. Robert E. Urquhart
Edward Fox
as Lt. Gen. Brian G. Horrocks
Robert Redford
as Maj. Julian Cook
Elliott Gould
as Col. Robert Stout
Anthony Hopkins
as Lt. Col. John D. Frost
Gene Hackman
as Maj. Gen. Stanislaw F. Sosabowski
Hardy Krüger
as Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Karl Ludwig
Laurence Olivier
as Dr. Jan Spaander
Ryan O'Neal
as Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
2h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$22M
Box Office
$51M
Production Companies
United Artists • Joseph E. Levine Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Bridge Too Far?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Bridge Too Far (1977).
What is A Bridge Too Far about?▼
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.
Who directed A Bridge Too Far?▼
A Bridge Too Far was directed by Richard Attenborough and released in 1977. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is A Bridge Too Far?▼
A Bridge Too Far has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).
Who stars in A Bridge Too Far?▼
The cast of A Bridge Too Far includes Dirk Bogarde as Lt. Gen. Frederick Browning, James Caan as SSgt. Eddie Dohun, Michael Caine as Lt. Col. John O.E. Vandeleur, Sean Connery as Maj. Gen. Robert E. Urquhart, Edward Fox as Lt. Gen. Brian G. Horrocks and more.
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