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A Bridge Too Far (1977)
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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.
Cast
Dirk Bogardeas Lt. Gen. Frederick Browning
James Caanas SSgt. Eddie Dohun
Michael Caineas Lt. Col. John O.E. Vandeleur
Sean Conneryas Maj. Gen. Robert E. Urquhart
Edward Foxas Lt. Gen. Brian G. Horrocks
Elliott Gouldas Col. Robert Stout
Anthony Hopkinsas Lt. Col. John D. Frost
Gene Hackmanas Maj. Gen. Stanislaw F. Sosabowski
Hardy Krügeras Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Karl Ludwig
Laurence Olivieras Dr. Jan Spaander
Ryan O'Nealas Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Robert Redfordas Maj. Julian Cook
Maximilian Schellas General der Waffen-SS Wilhelm Bittrich
Liv Ullmannas Kate ter Horst
Facts
| Release date | June 15, 1977 |
| Runtime | 175 min (2h 55m) — longer as the 1977 average of 111 min |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $22,000,000 |
| Box office | $50,750,000 (2.3× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0075784 |
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Questions
How long is A Bridge Too Far?
A Bridge Too Far runs 175 minutes (2h 55m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is A Bridge Too Far worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 983 votes, which places it #10 of 25 films released in 1977 in this index (top 64%) and #1366 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed A Bridge Too Far?
A Bridge Too Far was directed by Richard Attenborough. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gandhi (1982), Chaplin (1992).
Who stars in A Bridge Too Far?
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; Elliott Gould as Col. Robert Stout.
What is A Bridge Too Far rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Bridge Too Far?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15238.