A Bridge Too Far

A Bridge Too Far is a 1977 World War II film, based on the eponymous novel by Cornelius Ryan. The film focuses on failed attempts by the Allies (especially British troops) to seize bridges in German-occupied The Netherlands.

References

• In the 1981 special The Muppets Go to the Movies, a WWII drama is called A Frog Too Far (starring Kermit the Frog and Lily Tomlin).

Connections

• Alun Armstrong played Corporal Davies
• Richard Attenborough directed the film
• Michael Caine played Lieutenant Colonel J.O.E. Vandeleur
• Edward Fox played Lieutenant General Brian Horrocks
• Elliott Gould played Colonel Bobby Stout