The Bridge
Originally released in 1959. The Bridge is a drama/history film. directed by Bernhard Wicki.
Starring Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, and Michael Hinz
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (185 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Folker Bohnet
as Hans Scholten
Fritz Wepper
as Albert Mutz
Michael Hinz
as Walter Forst
Frank Glaubrecht
as Jurgen Borchert
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Fono Film
- Taurus Produktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bridge about?
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 appr...
Who directed The Bridge?
The Bridge was directed by Bernhard Wicki.
How long is The Bridge?
The Bridge has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Bridge released?
The Bridge was released on October 21, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bridge?
The main cast of The Bridge includes Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht, Karl Michael Balzer.
Is The Bridge worth watching?
The Bridge has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 185 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.