The Night the Bridge Fell Down (1980)
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- 3h 14min
- Action, Drama
- 28 Feb 1983 (USA)
- TV Movie
A group of random individuals get stranded on a bridge that begins to collapse at both ends. Not only that, but a gun-wielding bank robber is using the bridge as his means of escape, and he is refusing to let any of the rescuers get...
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Cast
| James MacArthur | ... |
Cal Miller
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| Desi Arnaz Jr. | ... |
Johnny Pyle
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Char Fontane | ... |
Dee
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| Richard Gilliland | ... |
Harvey Lewis
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| Leslie Nielsen | ... |
Paul Warren
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| Eve Plumb | ... |
Terry Kelly
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| Barbara Rush | ... |
Elaine Howard
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| Gregory Sierra | ... |
Diego Ramirez
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| Francine York | ... |
Ellen
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| Ted Gehring | ... |
Police Chief
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Colleen Davis | ... |
Judy
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| Pilar Del Rey | ... |
Maria
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| Brendon Boone | ... |
Marty
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| Philip Baker Hall | ... |
Warren Meech
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| Susan Lanier | ... |
Jane
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| Steven Marlo | ... |
Grogan
(as Steve Marlo)
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| Larry Pennell | ... |
Chief Barrett
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Marlina Vega | ... |
Isabel
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| Elizabeth Rogers | ... |
Mother Superior
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Ray Nunez |
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| Peggy Stewart | ... |
Gloria
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| Buck Young | ... |
Mac
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| Howard Culver | ... |
Mr. Cody (uncredited)
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Joseph Della Sorte | ... |
Chambers (uncredited)
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| Leoda Richards | ... |
Bank Customer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Georg Fenady | ||
Written by
| Arthur Weiss | ... | (written by) and |
| Ray Goldstone | ... | (written by) & |
| Michael Robert David | ... | (written by) |
| Alvin Boretz | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Irwin Allen | ... | producer |
Music by
| Richard LaSalle | ... | (as Richard La Salle) |
Cinematography by
| John M. Nickolaus Jr. | ... | director of photography (as John M. Nickolaus) |
Editing by
| Axel Hubert Sr. | ... | (as Axel Hubert) |
Casting By
| Jack Baur | ||
Art Direction by
| Duane Alt | ||
Set Decoration by
| Joe D. Mitchell | ... | (as Joe Mitchell) |
Costume Design by
| Paul Zastupnevich | ||
Makeup Department
| James Lee McCoy | ... | makeup artist (as Jim McCoy) |
| Carol Mercatoris | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| George E. Swink | ... | post-production supervisor |
| William L. Young | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joseph A. Ingraffia | ... | second assistant director (as Joe Ingraffia) |
| David Menteer | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jack E. Ackerman | ... | property |
| Phillip Bennett | ... | assistant art director (as Phil Bennett) |
Sound Department
| Robert Pearson | ... | sound editor: Echo Film Service (as Bob Pearson) |
| Don Rush | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Marlowe Newkirk | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| M. James Arnett | ... | stunt coordinator (as Jim Arnett) |
| Gary Hymes | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Jacobsen | ... | electrician (uncredited) / rigger (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Abby Marable | ... | music editor |
Transportation Department
| Donald P. Desmond | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Tony Habeeb | ... | publicist |
| Art Volpert | ... | executive assistant to producer |
| Arthur Weiss | ... | production executive |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1983) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- BBC One (1980) (United Kingdom) (tv) (world premiere)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Echo Film Services (sound editing)
- The Burbank Studios (production services and equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A group of random individuals get stranded on a bridge that begins to collapse at both ends. Not only that, but a gun-wielding bank robber is using the bridge as his means of escape, and he is refusing to let any of the rescuers get anywhere near the survivors. Time is running out and a solution must be reached. Written by Amateur Reviewer |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filmed in 1979 and scheduled for broadcast in 1980 but not broadcast until 1983. See more » |