A Bridge Too Far (1977): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: A Bridge Too Far
Director: Richard Attenborough
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1977
Duration: 175 min
Cast: Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Edward Fox

What A Bridge Too Far Is 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.

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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.

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.