A Bridge Too Far

A Bridge Too Far

Out of the sky comes the screen's most incredible spectacle of men and war!

Directed by Richard Attenborough

Produced by United Artists, Joseph E. Levine Productions

1977175 min7.2 / 10

An ambitious, large-scale historical war drama depicting a doomed military operation with ensemble scope and tactical complexity, balancing spectacle with the human cost of strategic failure.

The story of Operation Market Garden—a failed attempt by the allies in the latter stages of WWII to end the war quickly by securing three bridges in Holland allowing access over the Rhine into Germany. A combination of poor allied intelligence and the presence of two crack German panzer divisions meant that the final part of this operation (the bridge in Arnhem over the Rhine) was doomed to failure.

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  • Is A Bridge Too Far violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is A Bridge Too Far sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is A Bridge Too Far scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does A Bridge Too Far end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is A Bridge Too Far easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity46

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Surprise61

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Love75

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