A Bridge Too Far (1977)
Front Cover Actor
Siem Vroom
Marlies van Alcmaer
Movie Details
Director Richard Attenborough
Language English
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
This massive 1977 adaptation by director Richard Attenborough (Gandhi) of Cornelius Ryan's novel features an all-star cast in an epic rendering of a daring but ultimately disastrous raid behind enemy lines in Holland during the Second World War. A lengthy and exhaustive look at the mechanics of warfare and the price and futility of war, the film is almost too large for its aims but manages to be both picaresque and affecting, particularly in the performance of James Caan. The impressive cast includes Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Dirk Bogarde, Sean Connery, and Liv Ullmann among others. While not a classic war film, it nevertheless manages to be a consistently interesting and exciting adventure. --Robert Lane, Amazon.com
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 190
In Collection Yes
Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Release Date 2000
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Widescreen Dubbed PAL