The Bridge (1959) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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The Bridge (1959) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Heinz Spitzner as Fröhlich
- Siegfried Schürenberg as Lieutenant Colonel
- Ruth Hausmeister as Frau Mutz
- Eva Vaitl as Frau Borchert
- Edith Schultze-Westrum as Mutter Bernhard
Why Watch The Bridge?
The Vibe: The Bridge is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and history and war movie from 1959. Directed by Bernhard Wicki, and starring Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz 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.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.5/10, The Bridge delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Drama landscape.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with history elements, The Bridge deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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