The Bridge 1959
“Boys and Girls Dream of love,Manhood and Womanhood to DIscover a World of Violence !”
What is The Bridge?
The Bridge is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, History, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 21, 1959
- Studios
- Fono Film, Taurus Produktion
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
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Overview
The Bridge is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, History, War. Produced and broadcast by Fono Film, Taurus Produktion. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Young German boys fight a futile cause defending a bridge in the final days of WWII.”
- Unflinching look at wartime fanaticism
- Based on a respected anti-war novel
- Strong period atmosphere
- Depicts extremist Nazi ideology, which can be unsettling
Watch it if you value stark, character‑driven war dramas that critique blind loyalty.
The film contains war violence and extremist ideology, making it appropriate for mature viewers.
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What is the central plot of The Bridge?
The story follows a group of German boys tasked with defending a small village bridge as World War II draws to a close.
When was The Bridge originally released?
The Bridge was released in 1959, with a United States release on May 1 1961.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama, history, and war film.
Is the film based on existing material?
Yes, it is adapted from a West German anti‑war novel of the same name by Gregor Dorfmeister.
What is the runtime of The Bridge?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.
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