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A Bridge Too Far (1977) 7.3
A historic telling of the failed attempt to capture several bridges to Germany in World War II in a campaign called Operation Market-Garden. Director:Richard Attenborough |
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General Blumentritt
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Josephine Peeper | ... |
Cafe Waitress
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This WWII film follows the perspectives of American, Polish and British soldiers attempting to capture key bridges behind German lines in a complicated parachute and armoured assault. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
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bridge | operation market garden | british soldier | paratrooper | allies |Taglines:
Out of the sky comes the screen's most incredible spectacle of men and war!Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
15 June 1977 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Die Brücke von Arnheim See more »Box Office
Budget:
$26,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$50,800,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Dr. Jan Spaander: Winning and losing is not our concern - living and dying... is.
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(from Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV. 1051) (uncredited)
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
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Sean Connery plays a private in The Longest Day and a Major General in A Bridge Too Far. All these fictional promotions would have occurred in the 3 1/2 months between the actual events. See more »Goofs
After the initial attempt by XXX Corps to break out, there is a scene of a wrecked M24 Chaffee being pushed of the road. There is also a burning M10 Tank destroyer among the wrecks. Not only are these vehicles not visible in the initial advance or fighting scenes, but neither were used by the British Army. The M10 might pass for a 17Pdr gunned Achillies. See more »Quotes
General Ludwig: Forgive me, but there is a battle. And we are in the process of winning it.Dr. Jan Spaander: Winning and losing is not our concern - living and dying... is.
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"3rd Movement"(from Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV. 1051) (uncredited)
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
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Last week, September 13 to 19, 2004, Operation Market Garden happened exactly 60 years ago. It was maybe the last remembrance of Operation Market Garden with a sizable number of veterans present from as far afield as Australia, the USA, Britain, and Poland. It was VERY impressive to see them marching or driving over the John Frost Bridge in the centre of Arnhem, where the battle had its climax. The veterans I talked to told me they really enjoyed the warmth with which they were received, by both the young and old Dutch people. Many were moved emotionally.. and many visit the remembrance annually, as far as their health permits (they are all in their 80s of course).
Other memorable events were the air droppings on the Ginkelse Heide (heath), and the ceremony at the military cemetery at Oosterbeek, attended by the Queen of Holland and the Prince of Wales.
For those who are interested, here are some good websites with info on the battle:
http://www.marketgarden.com
http://members.lycos.nl/marketgarden44
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwtwo/battle_arnhem_01.shtml
http://www.rememberseptember44.com
Hope someone found this useful. Hans, from Holland.