An underrated war epic is now available on Amazon Prime Video, and viewers are calling it one of the greatest war films ever made. 'A Bridge Too Far,' directed by Richard Attenborough, features a star-studded cast including Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Anthony Hopkins, and many more. The film is based on the true story of Operation Market Garden during World War II.
A Cinematic Jewel
The 1977 film has been praised as a 'cinematic jewel' and an 'absolute masterpiece.' It was nominated for eight BAFTAs, winning four, including Best Supporting Actor for Edward Fox. The movie was also a box office success, becoming the sixth-most popular film of 1977.
All-Star Cast
The cast includes acting royalty such as Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Anthony Hopkins, Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Edward Fox, and Elliott Gould, along with Hardy Krüger, Laurence Olivier, Ryan O'Neal, Maximilian Schell, and Liv Ullmann.
Historical Accuracy
The film was shot on location in the Netherlands, where the actual events took place. It recreates the complicated and tragic military venture with breathtaking sweep, historical accuracy, and sober-eyed humanism.
Viewer Raves
Viewers have been effusive in their praise. One wrote: 'One of the greatest war films ever put to screen. With an all-star cast, the complaints about it being too long are unwarranted, as the build up and story is fully required. An all-time great!' Another said: 'Bar none - the best historical war movie ever. All real planes, real parachute drops, real artillery and real tanks. The cast is unbelievable. The action is fantastic.'
Another reviewer called it 'a pure masterpiece' and 'a film you won't forget, ever.' An IMDB review states: 'An unmatched epic. Since I first saw it over thirty years ago, A Bridge Too Far remains one my favourite films of all time.'
'A Bridge Too Far' is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
