A Bridge Too Far (1977)
A Bridge Too Far is a 1977 drama movie directed by Richard Attenborough, with a running time of 2h 55m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, James Caan and Michael Caine.
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.
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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.
When was A Bridge Too Far released?
A Bridge Too Far was released on 15 June 1977.
How long is A Bridge Too Far?
A Bridge Too Far runs 2h 55m.
Who made A Bridge Too Far?
A Bridge Too Far was directed by Richard Attenborough.
Where can I watch A Bridge Too Far?
A Bridge Too Far is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Fawesome and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Where to watch A Bridge Too Far
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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