The Boy and the Bridge
Originally released in 1959. The Boy and the Bridge is a drama film. directed by Kevin McClory.
Starring Ian Maclaine, Liam Redmond, and James Hayter
Synopsis
A very slight tale based on an original American story by Leon Ware centered on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. This adaptation is set on the Tower Bridge in London. A little boy named Tommy watches as his father is arrested after a bad brawl. Tommy believes his father must have killed someone and rather than return home, he heads to Tower Bridge to set up housekeeping there. The atmosphere and life around the bridge are a secondary protagonist in the story, introducing several interesting characters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian Maclaine
as Tommy Doyle
Liam Redmond
as Pat Doyle
James Hayter
as Tugboat Skipper
Geoffrey Keen
as Bridge Master
Jack MacGowran
as Market Porter
Bill Shine
as Bridge Mechanic
Arthur Lowe
as Bridge Mechanic
Norman MacOwan
as Tugboat Engineer
Jack Stewart
as Bridge Engineer
Winifred Kingston
as Tourist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Xanadu Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boy and the Bridge about?
A very slight tale based on an original American story by Leon Ware centered on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. This adaptation is set on the Tower Bridge in London. A little boy named Tom...
Who directed The Boy and the Bridge?
The Boy and the Bridge was directed by Kevin McClory.
How long is The Boy and the Bridge?
The Boy and the Bridge has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Boy and the Bridge released?
The Boy and the Bridge was released on July 28, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boy and the Bridge?
The main cast of The Boy and the Bridge includes Ian Maclaine, Liam Redmond, James Hayter, Geoffrey Keen, Jack MacGowran.