The Bridge of San Luis Rey
1944, English. Directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Beautiful... Bewitching ... the Perichole ...
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Lynn BariMichaela Villegas
- Akim TamiroffUncle Pio
- Francis LedererEsteban / Manuel
- Alla NazimovaDoña Maria - The Marquesa
- Louis CalhernDon Andre - The Viceroy
- Donald WoodsBrother Juniper
- Blanche YurkaThe Abbess
- Barton HepburnDon Gonzalo
- Joan LorringPepita
- Emma DunnDoña Mercedes
- Abner BibermanMaita
- Antonio TrianaDancer at Viceroy's Party
Details
- Released
- 11 February 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard Estabrook
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What The Bridge of San Luis Rey is based on
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is based on The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927) by Thornton Wilder.
1927
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
By Thornton Wilder
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How long is The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bridge of San Luis Rey on?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 February 1944. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
If you liked The Bridge of San Luis Rey, try The Keys of the Kingdom, The Truth About Emanuel, Omaha.
Who directed The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944) was directed by Rowland V. Lee and stars Lynn Bari, Akim Tamiroff, Francis Lederer.
What is The Bridge of San Luis Rey based on?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is based on The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927) by Thornton Wilder.