![A Bridge Too Far [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Llnl6zSFL.jpg) |   Format : AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen Publisher : MGM List Price: Our Price: $12.73 You Save: $12.26 (50%) Used Price : $12.72 |
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An epic film that "re-creates in stunning detail one of the most disastrous battles of World War II" (The Hollywood Reporter), A Bridge Too Far is a spectacular war picture. Painstakingly recreated on actual battlefield locations and boasting a remarkable cast that includes Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins, Sir Laurence Olivier and Robert Redford, A Bridge Too Far accurately recaptures the monumental scope, excitement and danger behind one of the biggest military gambles in history. In September 1944, flush with success after the Normandy Invasion, the Allies confidently launched Operation Market Garden, a wild scheme intended to put an early end to the fighting by invading Germany and smashing the Reich's war plants. But a combination of battlefield politics, faulty intelligence, bad luck and even worse weather led to disaster beyond the Allies' darkest fears.Amazon.com essential video
This massive 1977 adaptation by director Richard Attenborough (Gandhi) of Cornelius Ryan's novel features an all-star cast in an epic rendering of a daring but ultimately disastrous raid behind enemy lines in Holland during the Second World War. A lengthy and exhaustive look at the mechanics of warfare and the price and futility of war, the film is almost too large for its aims but manages to be both picaresque and affecting, particularly in the performance of James Caan. The impressive cast includes Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Dirk Bogarde, Sean Connery, and Liv Ullmann among others. While not a classic war film, it nevertheless manages to be a consistently interesting and exciting adventure. --Robert LaneSimilarProduct
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Customer reviews
A must watch! 
by .. Eduardo Angeles ()
I think you should watch A Bridge Too Far and then Patton (If you still haven't seen it)
They are great films!
Terry's Picks by .. T. Los ()
This is a good film in that it was not only entertaining, but a good way to learn history in WWII. I watched the film, but thought that maybe it was "Hollywood-ized" in the story. I looked up this battle and was surprised to see how it was a big disaster. I was shocked to know that British Intelligence was aware of the Panzer Division waiting for the Allies.
To cater to the ego of one man (Montgomery), whose plan this was, was unbelievable! I never could understand how he was such an acclaimed hero.
five star war movie by .. Michael P. Dobey (colorado springs)
This is a realistic and good war movie. War is hell and it's good to see a battle that didn't in allied victory protrayed onscreen. It makes you realize that like all wars that one could have been lost without alot of sacrifice. It's a sweeping movie and is historically accurate which is another plus. ON blu ray this movie looks better than ever , it could have been remastered probably though. The colors restored and brought out more. However the print is a good one with no lines or blotches so at least that's a big plus. Still any movie on blu should be restored ; especially a excellent true to life war story that reminds us that the even the best plans of war can go very wrong.
Great HD transfer! by .. Francis L. Valente (New York City)
Really enjoyed the movie and Blu-Ray transfer was top-notch! Was hoping for more supplemental material! only trailers included! But for the price great deal!
A Great Classic War Movie by .. TT (CA., USA)
An excellent movie to watch over and over again. Blue-Ray quality isn't at its best, picture looks faded and lack of contrast. If you already have the DVD copy, don't need to buy again.