The Bridge(1959)
Die Brücke
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The Bridge Synopsis
A group of German boys are ordered to protect a small bridge in their home village during the waning months of the second world war. Truckloads of defeated, cynical Wehrmacht soldiers flee the approaching American troops, but the boys, full of enthusiasm for the "blood and honor" Nazi ideology, stay to defend the useless bridge. The film is based on a West German anti-war novel of the same name, written by Gregor Dorfmeister.
The Bridge (1959) is a drama, history and war film directed by Bernhard Wicki, released on October 21, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz and Frank Glaubrecht. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 203 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernhard Wicki
- Writers:
- Michael Mansfeld, Karl-Wilhelm Vivier, Bernhard Wicki
- Cinematographer:
- Gerd von Bonin
- Composer:
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Production:
- Taurus Produktion, Fono-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Bridge (1959) Trailer
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The Bridge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Folker Bohnet
as Hans Scholten
Fritz Wepper
as Albert Mutz
Michael Hinz
as Walter Forst
Frank Glaubrecht
as Jurgen Borchert
- Karl Michael Balzer
Karl Michael Balzer
as Karl Horber
Volker Lechtenbrink
as Klaus Hager
Günther Hoffmann
as Sigi Bernhard
Cordula Trantow
as Franziska
Wolfgang Stumpf
as Stern
Günter Pfitzmann
as Heilmann
Heinz Spitzner
as Fröhlich
Siegfried Schürenberg
as Lieutenant Colonel
Key crew
Directed by Bernhard Wicki, written by Michael Mansfeld, Karl-Wilhelm Vivier and Bernhard Wicki.
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The Bridge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 203 ratings.
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The Bridge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bridge online?
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The Bridge (1959) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bridge?
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The main cast of The Bridge (1959) includes Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht and Karl Michael Balzer. The film was directed by Bernhard Wicki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bridge released?
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The Bridge was released on October 21, 1959 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Bridge worth watching?
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The Bridge (1959) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bridge?
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