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A Bridge Too Far

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A Bridge Too Far (1977)

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Reviews Counted: 12

Fresh: 8

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 6.6/10

Runtime: 3 hrs 3 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Director Richard Attenborough's ambitious, all-star, adaptation of Cornelius Ryan's book, dealing with the true account of the Battle of Arnhem. In 1944, the Allied powers attempted to expedite the end of the war by planning an... Director Richard Attenborough's ambitious, all-star, adaptation of Cornelius Ryan's book, dealing with the true account of the Battle of Arnhem. In 1944, the Allied powers attempted to expedite the end of the war by planning an ambitious and costly operation (the capturing of six bridges connecting Holland to Germany) that ended up getting bungled by both the Allied and Axis powers. [More]

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Edward Fox, Elliott Gould, Gene Hackman, Laurence Olivier, Denholm Elliott

Director: Richard Attenborough

Director: Richard Attenborough
Screenwriter: William Goldman

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Oct 20, 1998

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Consistently reinforces the horrors of war by depicting not only the disasterous military engagements and their toll on heroes, but also the witless political decisions that led to needless, excessive loss of life. [Blu-Ray]

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06/01/08
Peter Canavese
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Though overlong, muddled, ponderous and overbaked, it's not without some impressive moments.

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05/29/07
Dennis Schwartz
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01/10/06
Christopher Null
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Dozens of stars do not a classic WWII flick make. James Caan fares best of them all in a memorable sequence.

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Steve Crum
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Emanuel Levy
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A gripping bit of cinema

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Jake Euker
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05/09/05
Vincent Canby
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Recreates this complicated and tragic military venture with breathtaking sweep, historical accuracy and sober-eyed humanism.

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01/23/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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08/22/03
Carol Cling
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05/24/03
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Fantastic WW2 epic with a 1970's "all star" cast.

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03/19/03
Brian Mckay
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