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The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944)

APPROVED 107 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   11 February 1944 (USA)
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A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.

Director:

Rowland V. Lee

Writers:

Thornton Wilder (novel), Howard Estabrook (adaptation), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Lynn Bari, Akim Tamiroff and Francis Lederer
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lynn Bari Lynn Bari ...
Akim Tamiroff Akim Tamiroff ...
Francis Lederer ...
Alla Nazimova ...
Louis Calhern ...
Donald Woods Donald Woods ...
Blanche Yurka Blanche Yurka ...
Barton Hepburn Barton Hepburn ...
Don Gonzalo
Joan Lorring Joan Lorring ...
Emma Dunn Emma Dunn ...
Doña Mercedes
Abner Biberman Abner Biberman ...
Maita
Antonio Triana Antonio Triana ...
Dancer at Viceroy's Party
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Storyline

An ancient Inca rope bridge spanning a chasm in the Peruvian Andes collapses, sending five travelers to their deaths in the gorge below. A monk who was nearby, Father Juniper, decides to investigate the lives of those who died in order to see if the tragedy was a result of chance or some divine plan. Written by duke 1029@aol.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Gorge | Bridge | Rope Bridge | Andes | Chasm  | See more »

Taglines:

Beautiful... Bewitching ... the Perichole ... See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El puente de San Luis Rey See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Benedict Bogeaus Production See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: (copyright length)  | (Hypercube restored version)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The identity of several of the victims of the tragedy are changed. See more »

Quotes

Don Andre - The Viceroy: I had a few uncomfortable moments thinking about the future of Peru. Do you realize that you might have had to rule?
Don Gonzalo: Heaven forbid!
Don Andre - The Viceroy: [Sarcastically] Fortunately Heaven did.
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Connections

Referenced in La périchole, la chanteuse et le dictateur (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Poor Poor Mama"
(uncredited)
Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
Lyrics by Herbert Stahlberg See more »