The Bridge
The Bridge (1959) is a history drama, directed by Bernhard Wicki. It stars Folker Bohnet and Fritz Wepper. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.
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What The Bridge Is About
A group of German boys are ordered to protect a small bridge in their home village during the waning months of the second world war. Truckloads of defeated, cynical Wehrmacht soldiers flee the approaching American troops, but the boys, full of enthusiasm for the "blood and honor" Nazi ideology, stay to defend the useless bridge. The film is based on a West German anti-war novel of the same name, written by Gregor Dorfmeister.
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What is The Bridge about?
A group of German boys are ordered to protect a small bridge in their home village during the waning months of the second world war. Truckloads of defeated, cynical Wehrmacht soldiers flee the approaching American troops, but the boys, full of enthusiasm for the "blood and honor" Nazi ideology, stay to defend the useless bridge.
Where can I watch The Bridge?
The Bridge is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Bridge?
The Bridge runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).
When did The Bridge come out?
The Bridge was released in 1959.
Who directed The Bridge?
The Bridge was directed by Bernhard Wicki.
Who stars in The Bridge?
The Bridge stars Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht.
What is The Bridge's rating?
The Bridge holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.
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