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The Bridge

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★ 7.6(196)19591h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Bernhard Wicki
Release date: 1959-10-21
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Fono Film

The Bridge — trailer

About The Bridge

The Bridge is a 1959 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Bernhard Wicki, starring Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper and Michael Hinz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 196 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bridge in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Folker Bohnet

Hans Scholten

Fritz Wepper

Albert Mutz

Michael Hinz

Walter Forst

Frank Glaubrecht

Jurgen Borchert

Karl Michael Balzer

Karl Horber

Volker Lechtenbrink

Klaus Hager

Günther Hoffmann

Sigi Bernhard

Cordula Trantow

Franziska

Wolfgang Stumpf

Stern

Günter Pfitzmann

Heilmann

Heinz Spitzner

Fröhlich

Siegfried Schürenberg

Lieutenant Colonel

Themes & keywords

small townnazisteel helmetwar crimesfirearmbridgedead soldierus armyteenage boyamerican abroadanti warshotchildren in wartime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bridge in Italy?+

The Bridge is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bridge on Netflix?+

The Bridge is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Bridge?+

The Bridge has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Bridge?+

The Bridge stars Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht and Karl Michael Balzer.

When did The Bridge come out?+

The Bridge is a 1959 movie directed by Bernhard Wicki.

What genre is The Bridge?+

The Bridge is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed The Bridge?+

The Bridge was directed by Bernhard Wicki.