A Bridge Too Far
"Out of the sky comes the screen's most incredible spectacle of men and war!"
Originally released in 1977. A Bridge Too Far is a drama/history film. directed by Richard Attenborough. With a runtime of 2h 55m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, and Michael Caine
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 55m
175 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (895 votes)
Budget
$22M
Production budget
Box Office
$50.8M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $22,000,000
- Revenue
- $50,750,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Joseph E. Levine Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Ge...
Who directed A Bridge Too Far?
A Bridge Too Far was directed by Richard Attenborough.
How long is A Bridge Too Far?
A Bridge Too Far has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).
When was A Bridge Too Far released?
A Bridge Too Far was released on June 15, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Bridge Too Far?
The main cast of A Bridge Too Far includes Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Edward Fox.
Is A Bridge Too Far worth watching?
A Bridge Too Far has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 895 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.