The Bridge (1959)

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The Bridge (1959) poster

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.

Director: Bernhard Wicki
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans-Martin Majewski
Cinematography: Gerd von Bonin
Editing: Carl Otto Bartning
Production: Fono Film, Taurus Produktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

small town, nazi, steel helmet, war crimes, firearm, bridge, dead soldier, us army, teenage boy, american abroad, anti war, shot, children in wartime

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed The Bridge?
The Bridge was directed by Bernhard Wicki.
Who stars in The Bridge?
The Bridge stars Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz, Frank Glaubrecht, Karl Michael Balzer, Volker Lechtenbrink.
How long is The Bridge?
The Bridge has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is The Bridge?
The Bridge is a Drama, History, War film.
Where was The Bridge produced?
The Bridge was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Bridge?
The themes of The Bridge include: The Horror of War and Humanity, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.