The Bridge

Name: The Bridge
Released: 1959-10-21
Rating: 7.584

7.6/10 (203)

·1959· 103 min

Director: Bernhard Wicki

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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.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

Folker Bohnet

Hans Scholten

Fritz Wepper

Albert Mutz

Michael Hinz

Walter Forst

Frank Glaubrecht

Jurgen Borchert

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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

In brief

The Bridge (1959) is a drama, history, war film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 203 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 43min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bridge online?

The Bridge is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Bridge?

The Bridge runs 103 minutes (1h 43min).

What rating does The Bridge have?

The Bridge has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 203 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Bridge from?

The Bridge was released in 1959.