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An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge (1962)
La rivière du hibou (original title)

28 min  -  Short | Adventure | Drama
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During the Civil War, a Southern civilian is about to be hanged for attempting to sabotage a railway bridge. When the execution takes place from the bridge, the rope breaks and he begins his escape toward home.

Director:

Robert Enrico

Writers:

Ambrose Bierce (story), Robert Enrico

Stars:

Roger Jacquet, Anne Cornaly and Anker Larsen
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Cast

Cast overview:
Roger Jacquet Roger Jacquet ...
Peyton Farquhar
Anne Cornaly Anne Cornaly ...
Mrs. Farquhar
Anker Larsen Anker Larsen
Stéphane Fey Stéphane Fey ...
Union Officer
Jean-François Zeller Jean-François Zeller
Pierre Danny Pierre Danny
Louis Adelin Louis Adelin
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Storyline

A Civil War civilian is to be executed by hanging, but when the plank is kicked away, instead of breaking his neck, he manages to miraculously escape unscathed or did he? Written by Jonah Falcon <jonahnynla@mindspring.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Civil War | Escape | Execution | Art | Safe Return Home  | See more »

Genres:

Short | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller | War

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Country:

France

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Bagoly folyó See more »

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Production Co:

Filmartic, Les Films du Centaure See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White
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Trivia

Aside from the shouts of the soldiers and the song that plays as the prisoner floats to safety, there is no dialogue (not counting the edited Twilight Zone version's narration by Rod Serling). This is significant because the original episode of The Twilight Zone was also almost completely devoid of dialogue. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Ropes can be seen pulling the gates open as Peyton arrives at his home. See more »

Connections

Remade as An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (2005) See more »