The Bridge
1959, German. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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The Bridge is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bernhard WickiDirector
- Folker BohnetHans Scholten
- Fritz WepperAlbert Mutz
- Michael HinzWalter Forst
- Frank GlaubrechtJurgen Borchert
- Karl Michael BalzerKarl Horber
- Volker LechtenbrinkKlaus Hager
- Günther HoffmannSigi Bernhard
- Cordula TrantowFranziska
- Wolfgang StumpfStern
- Günter PfitzmannHeilmann
- Heinz SpitznerFröhlich
- Siegfried SchürenbergLieutenant Colonel
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1959
- Original title
- Die Brücke
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Karl-Wilhelm Vivier, Bernhard Wicki, Michael Mansfeld
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What The Bridge is based on
The Bridge is based on Die Brücke (1958) by Gregor Dorfmeister.
1958
Die Brücke
By Gregor Dorfmeister
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The Bridge: quick answers
Is The Bridge worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 208 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bridge?
The Bridge runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Bridge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bridge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bridge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Bridge yet.
Which OTT platform is The Bridge on?
The Bridge is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bridge?
If you liked The Bridge, try Europa Europa, Come and See, Breakthrough.
Who directed The Bridge?
The Bridge (1959) was directed by Bernhard Wicki and stars Folker Bohnet, Fritz Wepper, Michael Hinz.
What is The Bridge based on?
The Bridge is based on Die Brücke (1958) by Gregor Dorfmeister.