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A Bridge Too Far

1977 · 175 min · Director: Richard Attenborough

A Bridge Too Far (1977) is a history drama, directed by Richard Attenborough. It stars Dirk Bogarde and James Caan. The film is based on a true story. The 175-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What A Bridge Too Far Is About

Richard Attenborough's 1977 film covers a large airborne operation in the Netherlands during the Second World War. The plan is risky from the start. One of the bridges cannot be held. The film tells the failure directly; the narrative does not conceal the errors of command. It is adapted from a book. The cast is full of well-known actors. The parachute sequences were shot with real jumps. Who it's for: those who like classic war epics. Who it's not for: viewers wanting something short; it runs close to three hours.

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What is A Bridge Too Far about?

Richard Attenborough's 1977 film covers a large airborne operation in the Netherlands during the Second World War. The plan is risky from the start.

Where can I watch A Bridge Too Far?

A Bridge Too Far is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is A Bridge Too Far?

A Bridge Too Far runs for 175 minutes (2h 55m).

When did A Bridge Too Far come out?

A Bridge Too Far was released in 1977.

Who directed A Bridge Too Far?

A Bridge Too Far was directed by Richard Attenborough.

Who stars in A Bridge Too Far?

A Bridge Too Far stars Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery.

What is A Bridge Too Far's rating?

A Bridge Too Far holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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