A Bridge Too Far |  | Actors: Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott
Studio: United Artists
Category: DVD
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Rating:  201 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 175 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 906757
ISBN: 0792839730
UPC: 027616675729
EAN: 9780792839736
Theatrical Release Date: June 15, 1977
Release Date: October 21, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | An epic film that "re-creates in stunning detail one of the most disastrous battles of World War II"(The Hollywood Reporter), A Bridge Too Far is a spectacular war picture. Painstakingly recreated on actual battlefield locations and boasting a remarkable cast that includes Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins, Sir Laurence Olivier and Robert Redford, A Bridge Too Far accurately recaptures the monumental |
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This massive 1977 adaptation by director Richard Attenborough (Gandhi) of Cornelius Ryan's novel features an all-star cast in an epic rendering of a daring but ultimately disastrous raid behind enemy lines in Holland during the Second World War. A lengthy and exhaustive look at the mechanics of warfare and the price and futility of war, the film is almost too large for its aims but manages to be both picaresque and affecting, particularly in the performance of James Caan. The impressive cast includes Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Dirk Bogarde, Sean Connery, and Liv Ullmann among others. While not a classic war film, it nevertheless manages to be a consistently interesting and exciting adventure. --Robert Lane
Product Description
AN ALL-STAR WAR EPIC ABOUT THE DISASTROUS 1944 ALLIED AIRDROP INTO HOLLAND.
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 A Bridge to Far October 26, 2009
Janice V. Wix (Chicago)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just returned from Nijmegen Netherlands; we attended several memorial celebrations all over the area in honor of 65 years of freedom from the Nazi invasion. I decided to watch this movie, it was excellent. God bless America and thank you GI's!
One of the best World War II films August 10, 2009
Chris (Biloxi, MS United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
'A Bridge Too Far' is truly epic. It is really one of the last sprawling epics about World War II before 'Saving Private Ryan' which had a more intimate story. I really like how historically accurate 'A Bridge Too Far' tries to be and it is really great to see all of the legendary actors at work. Edward Fox is one of the standouts as Horrocks and he brings a real character to life. Sean Connery is also very good as Urquhart. Anthony Hopkins is quite good as John Frost. Robert Redford gets to star in the most stirring scene for American viewers that depicts the assault in rubber boats across the Waal river by the 82nd Airborne. The courage displayed in the assault was truly legendary. The film really does a good job in depicting this crucial segment of the battle. Also the suicidal SS armored vehicle assault at the bridge at Arnhem is well depicted and shows how tough the British paratroopers were and the true arrogance that the Germans displayed numerous times during the war.
Only wish that a DVD version could come out that was truly cleaned up and remastered. The movie deserves better picture and sound on DVD.
The film has good acting, great actors, and very good battle scenes. Highly recommended to all movie and military history buffs!
not a pretty picture. July 25, 2009
Gunner (Bethlehem,Georgia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A Bridge Too Far
I thought that this movie was very realistic. Probably too realistic to be popular, but hey. Wars aren't nice. Anyone who has found a dead body by smell, as I have, knows that.
Recommended for anyone who wants too see what war is really like, not a pretty picture.
Gunner July, 2009
A Bridge to Far June 17, 2009
Bernhard Gruber (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
One of the most accurate accounts of the tragedy of "Operation Market Garden", a debacle brought about by the arrogance and incompetency of British Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery. The film is excellent in it's historical content, gives the viwer a real sense of having been there.
EXCELLENT!!!!!
Great Movie April 23, 2009
F. Bin (Springfield, IL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great Movie that I have always enjoyed, and this time get it at a bargain price and high quality.
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