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Yksi silta liikaa

Original title: A Bridge Too Far
  • 19771977
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
56K
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A Bridge Too Far (1977)
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Operation Market Garden, September 1944: The Allies attempt to capture several strategically important bridges in the Netherlands in the hope of breaking the German lines.Operation Market Garden, September 1944: The Allies attempt to capture several strategically important bridges in the Netherlands in the hope of breaking the German lines.Operation Market Garden, September 1944: The Allies attempt to capture several strategically important bridges in the Netherlands in the hope of breaking the German lines.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,478
662
  • Director
    • Richard Attenborough
  • Writers
    • Cornelius Ryan(based on the book by)
    • William Goldman(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Ryan O'Neal
    • Michael Caine
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Attenborough
  • Writers
    • Cornelius Ryan(based on the book by)
    • William Goldman(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Ryan O'Neal
    • Michael Caine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 276User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 BAFTA Film Awards
      • 7 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Sean Connery, Gene Hackman, Dirk Bogarde, Paul Maxwell, and Ryan O'Neal in A Bridge Too Far (1977)
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    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Maj. Gen. Urquhartas Maj. Gen. Urquhart
    Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal
    • Brig. Gen. Gavinas Brig. Gen. Gavin
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Lt. Col. J.O.E. Vandeleuras Lt. Col. J.O.E. Vandeleur
    Laurence Olivier
    Laurence Olivier
    • Doctor Spaanderas Doctor Spaander
    Siem Vroom
    • Underground Leaderas Underground Leader
    Marlies van Alcmaer
    • Underground Leader's Wifeas Underground Leader's Wife
    • (as Marlies Van Alcmaer)
    Erik van 't Wout
    • Underground Leader's Sonas Underground Leader's Son
    • (as Eric Van't Wout)
    Wolfgang Preiss
    Wolfgang Preiss
    • Field Marshal Gerd Von Rundstedtas Field Marshal Gerd Von Rundstedt
    Hans von Borsody
    Hans von Borsody
    • Gen. Blumentrittas Gen. Blumentritt
    • (as Hans Von Borsody)
    Josephine Peeper
    • Cafe Waitressas Cafe Waitress
    Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde
    • Lt .Gen. Browningas Lt .Gen. Browning
    Paul Maxwell
    Paul Maxwell
    • Maj. Gen. Maxwell Tayloras Maj. Gen. Maxwell Taylor
    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Maj. Gen. Sosabowskias Maj. Gen. Sosabowski
    Walter Kohut
    • Field Marshal Modelas Field Marshal Model
    Peter Faber
    • Capt. 'Harry' Bestebreurtjeas Capt. 'Harry' Bestebreurtje
    Hartmut Becker
    Hartmut Becker
    • German Sentryas German Sentry
    Frank Grimes
    Frank Grimes
    • Maj. Fulleras Maj. Fuller
    Jeremy Kemp
    Jeremy Kemp
    • R.A.F. Briefing Officeras R.A.F. Briefing Officer
    • Director
      • Richard Attenborough
    • Writers
      • Cornelius Ryan(based on the book by)
      • William Goldman(screenplay by)
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    The true story of Operation Market Garden, the Allies attempt, in September 1944, to hasten the end of World War II by driving through Belgium and Holland into Germany. The idea was for U.S. airborne divisions to take the towns of Eindhoven and Nijmegen and a British airborne division, reinforced by a Polish airborne brigade, to take the town of Arnhem. They would be reinforced, in due course and in turn, by the British XXX Corps, land-based and driving up from the British lines in the south. The key to the operation was the bridges, as if the Germans held or blew them, the paratroopers could not be relieved. Faulty intelligence, Allied high command hubris, and stubborn German resistance would ensure that Arnhem was a bridge too far. —grantss
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      • Mothers would lose their sons, wives, their husbands, girls their lovers, children their fathers and thousands of gallant young men would perish fighting against impossible odds, for a mission that would change the meaning of the word courage for all time...and for a bridge. A lousy bridge.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Sir Dirk Bogarde's portrayal of General Browning was highly controversial, and several friends of the late General suggested that, had Browning still been alive in 1977, he would have sued director Sir Richard Attenborough and screenwriter William Goldman for libel. Bogarde took issue with the portrayal during filming, having known Browning personally, as he was a member of Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery's staff during the war. Although Attenborough publicly took responsibility for the controversy, his relationship with Bogarde was never the same again. Browning's son said he believed his father was made the fall guy for the failure of Operation Market Garden in the film because the producers knew there would have been too much flak if they went after Montgomery.
    • Goofs
      When a damaged Allied cargo plane "crashes" behind some trees near Maj. Gen. Urquhart and his troops, the plane can be seen pulling up and flying away just behind the fireball marking its supposed impact point.
    • Quotes

      [an SS officer is approaching under a white flag]

      Major Harry Carlyle: Rather interesting development, sir.

      [to the German]

      Major Harry Carlyle: That's far enough! We can hear you from there!

      SS Panzer Officer: My general says there is no point in continuing this fighting! He wishes to discuss terms of a surrender!

      Major Harry Carlyle: Shall I answer him, sir?

      Lt. Col. John Frost: Tell him to go to hell.

      Major Harry Carlyle: We haven't the proper facilities to take you all prisoner! Sorry!

      SS Panzer Officer: [confused] What?

      Major Harry Carlyle: We'd like to, but we can't accept your surrender! Was there anything else?

      [German officer walks off]

      Lt. Col. John Frost: Well, that's that.

      [the officer returns to General Bittrich, and they converse in German]

      SS Panzer Officer: They rejected our surrender offer. What are your orders, Herr General?

      Lt. General Bittrich: Flatten Arnhem.

    • Alternate versions
      The UK cinema release was cut by the BBFC in order to get an "A" rating by editing out the word "fucking" in the scene where James Caan holds the doctor at gunpoint, while Elliott Gould's line "Roll the fuckers" was dubbed over with "Roll it, fellas." In addition, a shot of a dead soldier with his intestines exposed was cut, and closeups of men's bloody faces during the assault on Arnhem were also removed. The cuts were restored in the 15-rated video and DVD versions.
    • Connections
      Edited into Modesty Blaise: The Beginning (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      3rd Movement
      (from Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV. 1051) (uncredited)
      Music by Johann Sebastian Bach

    User reviews276

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    Top review
    Information about Operation Market Garden.
    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.
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    • Sep 22, 2004

    FAQ10

    • Whose voice was used for the very moving narration at the beginning of this incredible film?
    • Was the charactor of Major Fuller (worried Intelligence officer) real or fictitious?
    • Does that dreadful road still exist?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1977 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Dutch
      • Polish
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • En bro för mycket
    • Filming locations
      • Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Production company
      • Joseph E. Levine Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,750,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,750,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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