A Bridge Too Far
Directed by Richard Attenborough
1977
Summary:
This movie tells 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
Facts:
A total of 500,000 feet of footage was filmed and edited down to 17,000 feet. 6,000 complete uniforms were made for American, English, Dutch, German, and Polish troops. The 12 gliders in the drop scene were made completely from scratch costing 35,000 dollars each.
The director went on to win an Oscar for directing Gandhi and was knighted during the production of this movie.
Ratings:
IMDB.com 7.2 out of 10
Rotten Tomatoes 6.6 out of 10
I give this movie an A for entertainment and
A for historical accuracy and portrayal.
Awards:
Attenborough was nominated for a BAFTA directing award for 'A Bridge Too Far' in 1978.
Won BAFTA Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, Best Sound Track, Best Cinematography
British Society of Cinematographers: Won Best Cinematography Award
Evening Standard British Film Awards: Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Film
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Lt. Gen. Browning |
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SSgt. Eddie Dohun |
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Lt. Col. J.O.E. Vandeleur |
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Maj. Gen. Roy Urquhart |
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Lt. Gen. Brian Horrocks |
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Col. Robert Stout |
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Maj. Gen. Stanislaw Sosabowski |
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Lt. Col. John Frost |
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Maj. Gen. Ludwig |
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Brig. Gen. James Gavin |
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Dr. Jan Spaander |
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Maj. Julian Cook |
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Lt. Gen. Wilhelm Bittrich |
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Kate Ter
Horst |
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RAF meteorologist officer |
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