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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

1961, French. Directed by Robert Enrico.

During the American Civil War, a Southerner is about to be hanged from a bridge for sabotage when something unexpected happens.

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Runtime
0h 28m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
Rated
NR

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Released
14 December 1961
Original title
La Rivière du hibou
Country
France
Written by
Robert Enrico
executionbased on short storyamerican civil wardeath by hanging

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What An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is based on

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is based on An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, an 1890 short story by Ambrose Bierce.

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Is An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge?

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge runs 28 minutes (0h 28m).

Does An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge on?

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge?

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Who directed An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge?

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (1961) was directed by Robert Enrico and stars Roger Jacquet, Anne Cornaly, Anker-Spang Larsen.

What is An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge based on?

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is based on An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, an 1890 short story by Ambrose Bierce.

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