A Bridge Too Far (1977 )

This all-star WWII epic depicts the Allied defeat at Arnhem, Holland, in September 1944 and concentrates on those assigned to capture the strategically important bridge, despite insurmountable odds... It was planned to airdrop 35,000 U.S. and British paratroopers into Eastern Holland to secure six bridges leading to the German border, while a British ground force sped through Belgium to the bridge at Arnhem on the Rhine River.

[@Hehe-lj2ur]

Can we stop a moment and appreciate the legendary casting?

[@Chips-Dubbo]

When WW2 movies had WW2 veterans as the lead actors

[@suemcgregor9248]

Yes, amazing how Americans line up to be in a British war film. They don't care about Star headlines, they just want to be in the movie. Congratulations to them for their portrayal of their great leaders

[@prizecowproductions]

It's up there with the longest day as the best 2nd World War movie for known great actors. Aussie Jeff Moore

[@abrahampp01]

007 agent, Sonny Corleone, Hannibal Lecter... Yeah, a lot of actors from classic films are in a single movie.

[@paulshirtliff5972]

@@caspar9794 F the the cast n f england limy foools been ruining the world for 1000 years f off

[@chairmanalf7856]

I first saw this film on the big screen at the Barking Odeon when it was released in 1977. My own dad, who was a WW2 8th Army veteran, took me to see many iconic war films during the 1960’s. Unfortunately, he died in 1970, but I remember wishing that I could have seen this film also with him.

[@garyclarke2808]

My father was an Ex ROYAL MARINE 40comando , He never saw action he served in the 60s and 70s BUT i had the pleasure of going with him to see SAVING PRIVATE RYAAN at the cinema , He and i were both shocked at the brutal scenes of that film especially on the big screen , was one of the best nights of my life.

[@danielasuncion9991]

He died just 25 years after the war? He must have been quite young. We still feel like sons and daughters, long after our parents pass on. And, that's a good thing. What was the best war movie experience that you had with your Dad?

[@chairmanalf7856]

@@danielasuncion9991​​⁠Personally, I think the war in general and the deprivations in North Africa and Italy had affected his health in the long term. He was only 49 when he passed away. One film that stood out in particular was ‘Where Eagle’s dare.’ He had also taken me to see ‘Guns of Navarone’ and ‘Battle of Britain.’

[@danielasuncion9991]

@@chairmanalf7856 49. So, 24 at war's end. You must have been very young. p.s. EAGLES: Clint Eastwood, Richard Burton, I believe. p.p.s. NAVARONE: I can recall certain lines... "You know as well as I do that when you learn how, it's not hard to kill someone. Sometimes... it's hard not to."

[@jasont6287]

My grandfather served in the British 8th Army he died of a stroke in 1977 so mid 30s at the start of the war was in the army from the start to finish.

[@MaheshWalatara]

Utterly incredible production considering no CGI or green screen. All practical effects and miniatures. The collection of tanks and planes and vehicles is astonishing. And what a cast.

[@faces_of_japan]

It was like that back then. The Longest Day was another great movie. Indeed, both films were based on popular histories written by the same bloke. He might have gone by the name of Cornelius Ryan. The again, my memory might be failing.

[@protocoldroid7388]

It's incredible BECAUSE there was no CGI or green screen, not considering.

[@neilbaldwin592]

My late father was one of General Horrock’s 30 Corps driving to Arnhem. As kids do I asked him “What was it like.” He said nothing for a minute then looked me straight in the eyes and said “ Every night before I go to sleep I pray to God you will never know son“ Bless you Dad we can never repay the debt we owe that generation.

[@peterpenz5993]

Yeah, my grandfather never narreted anything about war as well, except some funny episodes only. He always said, those who are telling the most heroic stories, did fight in the Office only, far far away from frontline

[@lyndoncmp5751]

You weren't "mightily bored" then?

[@peterpenz5993]

@@lyndoncmp5751 oh nooooo, my grandpa was my hero. I did love him too much, because of many reason. But I never did force him to talk about war. In the beginning, just because I was an little boy. Later, I did join him to visit an old army comrade of him. Two men, sitting in armchair, beside eachother in silence. No conversation at All. Until today, I ask myself, what kind of experience it need, not to talk about it.

[@peterpenz5993]

@@lyndoncmp5751 many years I was doubting about his silence and felt worried about what was hiding. Possibly war crimes.... But even after he passed away, I never did found any evidence, even I did research. There is no record about the unit, he served, about any war crimes.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@peterpenz5993 Some of the old veterans just don't want or need to talk about it I guess. My grandfather fought against the Japanese in Burma but he passed away when I was just 8 so I never got the chance to talk to him about it properly. Same with my great uncles.

[@marksheehan501]

I remember seeing this on my summer holiday in 1977 aged 9 with my mum and dad. He fought in WW2 in the British Royal Marines at the age of 17. A lovely man and was very proud of him.

[@pedenbe3399]

i remember the making of this movie in the summer of 1977, parts of it are filmed on the Ginkelse Heide, nearby Ede, l lived there, my age was 18

[@SpeccyHorace]

As you should be.

[@leonidaspapaioannou4245]

Same here! Saw it next winter with my late dad. Bless your father and all them soldiers, we owe them our freedom...

[@SukhbirSingh-vo4vh]

Grand salute to all the soldiers of the world.

[@jaileal8806]

I was fortunate to sit next to an old boy who fought as a para at Arnhem when I was travelling back home one day. I'd just joined up and was full of it, his story was incredibly powerful and in later years as I look back probably saved my life. An amazing generation, lest we forget...

[@frankwilkinson6328]

Never forgotten. An amazingly brave generation.

[@saipudinspd3622]

Good l do ..ok

[@johnboy4067]

Your welcome

[@asoka7752]

@@speedbirdconcordeBOAB whatever it's defeating japan was a good thing, otherwise if they invaded south asia, they would have done worst. europeans already plundered, murdered a large number of innocents in south asia, imagine if japan would have successed?

[@chairmanalf7856]

One of my close work colleagues during the 80’s had a father who had fought at Arnhem and she took me to their home to meet him. His name was Jack Watson and he was over 6’ tall. I often wondered how such a tall bloke could be a para, but then so was Urquhart.

[@DNM.Channel]

I watched this movie many times, in cinemas, in laser disc, DVD, and now in KZbin. Absolutely one of the best war movie ever made.

[@hotdogproductions1857]

Yes indeed

[@AMYV3]

Thank you. I’ve been wondering if this is good. I’m kinda picky which movies I watch. So thank you. ☺️🇨🇦

[@swagman673]

zgree and so in line withnthe reality\]

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

Also, it takes the time it needs to tell the story. Almost 3 hours! These days, studios laugh at you when you show them a script longer than 120 pages...(equalling 120 minutes)

[@CraigJukes]

*In the cinerma, On LaserDisk, On DvD and now on KZbin* there I fixed your English.

[@christianwillemsen8515]

This masterpiece of a film was shot in the Dutch city Deventer, not far from Arnhem. They had the same bridge as the one in Arnhem. The bridge in Arnhem was surrounded with other bridges and changed against the original bridge, they had to use another bridge. Deventer is my birthplace and I know my dad has taken photos of the filming and the sets. It really was impressive if I may believe my father. Not as impressive as the real life actions they needed in history of course, but still.

[@daneelolivaw602]

My mum had a cousin in the Parachute Regiment, he was killed on the Bridge, he was nineteen years old.

[@daneelolivaw602]

@@JackGodo Thank you Sir.

[@paulshirtliff5972]

What a looser english fuck

[@fibessnaredrum2775]

What was his name?? with much respect..

[@tony40400]

Superb film. An absolute masterpiece My uncle was a Brit flown to Arnhem in 1944, until now I never realised how hard and mentally challenging it was, let alone the loss of human life.

[@BizarreCovers]

A time were humans pushed technology to its limits rather than vice versa, sad times for sure, yet such imagination and spirit 🤗

[@lawrencelou3545]

It was unfortunate.. this film flopped .. it was a war classic comparable to its predecessor.. The Longest Day.. never again will there be a film of epic proportion.. Saving Private Ryan although a great war movie.. was more comparable to the Oliver Stone Oscar winning film Platoon.. because it viewed war from the foot soldier's perception..

[@druunderwood5602]

@@lawrencelou3545 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3K5l5uAa9J8a8k

[@Yaris510]

Sure... such a pity that this upload doesn't have subtitles when the Dutch or German actors are speaking; which is a bit of a problem for those of us who don't speak Dutch or German!

[@tiptop3922]

you are miserable

[@richie616799]

I miss my father so much. He showed me the best movies. I remember warmth and kindness.

[@mikevervat3575]

My son lives in Arnhem, close to the bridge. I've visited it and was always impressed, just to be on the place where it actually happened. Great respect for all the guys who where there. Me, as an retired officer, can also relate to the Germans who never chose to take part of this useless war. My respect to everybody who fought for freedom and liberation.

[@R2Rocketeer]

As a kid, I rode through Arnhem on a train and kept wondering where the bridge was. :)

[@pi172]

You always have some choices. The german soldiers chose to took part in this. Glory to those forgotten heroes who chose to desert from the Wehrmacht!

[@josegongora4531]

@@pi172 EXACTLY ... those forced into the war were the few, vast majority of nazi...germans joined

[@pi172]

@@josegongora4531 well, there was a draft. But in the end you still have the choice to risk your life by deserting or risk your life and many others by fighting. Overall the vast majority of germans were on bord with nazi ideology and the government. Of those few who actually refused to pick up a gun, interestingly nearly all of them were Jehevos Witnesses, who bravely took the part of the bible "dont murder" literally, while all the other christians marched into Poland, France, Russia and so many others with "Gott mit uns" (god with us) on their buckle belts. I have empathy for everyone who suffered in this war, but when it comes to the question whom we should glorify as heroes and see as examples to strife for: Without the doubt all who actively opposed this war and the nazi state with their actions.

[@communismisadisease4498]

​​@@pi172 You appear to have already made several bad choices.

[@abhijittalapatra8205]

This is cinema at its best, a true masterpiece in every way.

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

Such a great film. I've watched it loads of times and am still impressed by the shear scale of it all. The cluster of different stories all building into the main theme. Great sets,equipment, writing and directing,let alone a phenomenal cast of actors. We are so lucky John Wayne wasn't in it

[@bogan-slayer7469]

“Get on ya horse, pilgrim”. 😆😂🤣

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

@@bogan-slayer7469 wouldn't that be,get on your parachute, pilgrim 🤣

[@EndtimeElijah]

John Wayne always played the part of John Wayne.

[@user-xo5hw8fd9e]

I first saw this film in the 1970’s with My Father and Uncle. My Uncle was an absolute Gent. He was in the Parachute Regiment during the War but did not serve at Arnhem. He was a hero to me and I still have many fond memories of him.

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

Richard Attenborough, a true genius. Every line of dialogue, every camera angle, every cut, so well paced and effortless. They don't make them like that anymore...

[@thevillaaston7811]

Attenborough probably set out to make an anti war film, but he definitely ended up making an anti-British film.

[@rayw3294]

​@thevillaaston7811 TIKhistory on KZbin does a brilliant analysis of the battle. There is a lot more to it. The actual goal was to get to the North Sea and cut of a whole army in Belgium and Holland.

[@ronmailloux8655]

@@thevillaaston7811 I would agree with that but it was anti war in that all big leaders of all nations in ww2 made mistakes by thinking they know best. You can add in this movie all though great in many ways was blow out at the box office by a little space movie called Star wars.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@thevillaaston7811 Yep. Many ridiculous scenes in this film. Not the least is the nonsensical dialogue about Montgomery and Patton, claiming the Germans were most worried about Patton and so chose to rest their Waffen SS panzer divisions in Arnhem, some 400km to the north of where Patton was. Total nonsense. You don't rest divisions 400km away from where you want them to be readily available for an anticipated attack. Just silly anti Montgomery dialogue aimed to please the American audiences.

[@chairmanalf7856]

I watched a ‘making of’ documentary by Attenborough about this film. I always remember the segment where he had criticised the actor who was portraying the SS officer in the lead armoured vehicle when they tried to retake the bridge. Despite having very little to say, I.E. ‘Vorwarts’ and ‘Feuer, Feuer’, he kept on fluffing his lines 😂

[@olibearbrowns6748]

Best war movie I've seen till this day.Nothing beats the star studded celebrities of this film. Wonderful collaboration of British, American, Dutch and German actors.

[@m.meiburger1970]

Why is it not common for movies nowadays , to let the folks speak their motherlanguage ? Its so much better , especially in a world war movie . To see germans speak german , and the english speak english , gives everything a more realistic touch .

[@user-ru4xi9cv5j]

Amerikana....yeah

[@SteveMHN]

I agree as long as there's translated subtitles available, but I haven't been able to find a copy of the movie with subtitles.

[@paulosullivan3472]

Modern movies are made by idiots for idiots thats why

[@declanmccabe7698]

​@@SteveMHNmy dvd copy does. I would have thought nearly all copies of the film would

[@maxanders3000]

You are aware that the majority of people do not in fact speak three languages, Dutch, German and English correct? i would think that being able to understand what the actors are saying would take precedent over a "more realistic touch", and they could have at least added subtitles.

[@yoyohighness]

This was an outstanding war film at its time. The cast members literally included all the best actors from Hollywood at that time and props are all real deal WWII military equipment

[@pierrewilliams1533]

Agreed - other than Gene Hackman's over-acting (in my opinion).

[@eppewillem]

One of the best War movies ever made.. great story! Maybe even the best Movie ever made. Splendid acting, real props, Germans, English, American and Dutch ...all spoke there own language. Movie and book 10+

[@rubix4195]

Like Waterloo, a lot of it's owed to the director going "let's get *real* people to capture the mood" and filming it in the real places caught the mood well

[@InKloppWeTrust97]

I used to go to 10th Parachute army cadets when I was at school in Aldershot, the home of the 1 and 2 Para! Every year cadets all over England could do a 25km march in Arnhem and Oosterbeek in remembrance of those that fell in the battle of Arnhem! Ive seen the bullet damage on the bridges, so many Paras died trying to take that bridge 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@docswatchbox8321]

I remember watching this with my Dad back when HBO was something new in people's homes. Miss you, Pop. Thanks for sharing your love of cinema with me. RIP

[@robertcampbell7184]

A great film. I visited Arnhem in the 1980’s on a business trip. I went to the British war cemetery there on a wet afternoon. Always stuck with me. The ages of the fallen. Some years later, in Aberdeenshire I met a veteran who had been forced to surrender there. His story was so impressive. That generation were some of our finest.

[@craigbrown5730]

I agree half of my family served there country my grandad and my great uncle in the army,great grandad in RAF and great uncle a RAF pilot and my 3rd cousin was a British paratrooper in the 1980’s

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Some of it is great. Much of it is silly and historically inaccurate.

[@Rob-pc2ju]

​@@lyndoncmp5751when you say silly, do you mean the parachute drop of berets that lad gets killed running out to get? I think that was an Arty sort of point they made about war and bureaucracy fuck ups

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@Rob-pc2ju Nah I mean the tone of the film in places, omitting the likes of Brereton and making it seem Browning was in charge of the First Allied Airborne Army etc. Brereton was and it was Brereton who fouled it up with his decisions. He's left out of the film so not to upset American audiences. He was an American USAAF general, given command of the new First Allied Airborne Army. The dialogue at the beginning regarding Montgomery vs Patton was ridiculous. The Germans fearing Patton more and deciding to rest the two SS panzer divisions in Arnhem so they can be ready to face Patton was just silly, designed to pander to the American audience. For starters the Germans didn't fear Patton anymore than anybody else and secondly why would you rest your divisions that you want to face Patton some 400km to the north of where Patton was trying to get to Metz? You'd rest them further to the south, closer to Metz so they would be readily available to use against Patton. Not 400km to the north where they'd have a tough time trying to get to Patton's sector. That whole dialogue is childish nonsense. Cheers.

[@liam3128]

Hard to believe I just watched a 3 hour movie hoping it wouldn't end. One of the greatest i've seen.

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Sir Dirk Bogarde (March 28, 1921 - May 8, 1999), aged 78 James Caan (March 26, 1940 - July 6, 2022), aged 82 Sir Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020), aged 90 Hardy Krüger (April 12, 1928 - January 19, 2022), aged 93 Sir Laurence Olivier (May 22, 1907 - July 11, 1989), aged 82 Maximilian Schell (December 8, 1930 - February 1, 2014), aged 83 You will always be remembered as legends.

[@davejames1452]

Fantastic film,based on actual events.....rip to the brave souls on all sides who lost their lives ❤

[@OldLadyFarmer58]

Seeing these great actors , so young, makes me remember 1977, wish I could go back in time. As hard as things seemed in the 70's they were Far better than how society is now! I was 19 in 1977, turning 62 now and wish I had the optimism I had back then. Great movie, full of hope, pride and strength of character. Thanks for sharing.

[@rpm1796]

Chin up Mate.

[@sonoflamech777]

Wow,I was born later,in 83....and already feel the same. I think every person and every generation gona look back and say ' those were the good ol days' ,but not so much as time goes by. It's all just a ride though mate but I do enjoy lookin back...sometimes!. Much peace

[@Elitist20]

I was 15. This was looking back 33 years - and now 45 more years have passed! It's as though a film about 1989 were being made now.

[@nance2uable]

@@Elitist20 Wow never thought of it that way!

[@nucleargaz1]

I feel the same bro, but as R PM said 'Chin up mate'

[@OLDCHEMIST1]

One of the best WWII films made, up there with The Battle of Britain! Thank you for sharing it !

[@robertbreeschoten4063]

The last time l watched this movie was when it was released. My father was only able to watch the first few scenes because it brought back so many stark memories. He, my grandmother, his brothers and sisters were freed from occupation by Operation Market Garden. My father never spoke about it again.

[@user-zn3gw4yw8t]

A great movie showing the Second World War. And most importantly, not interrupted by sick commercials.😄😊

[@MPlain]

put an exclamation point on sick these days. Some of the commercials they put on TV deserve to be censored right back off of it.

[@apilolomi4354]

@@MPlain What do you mean?

[@aleksander1982]

There's another movie about the battle of Arnhem - theirs is a Glory. Movie from 1946 with original soldiers who fought the battle of Arnhem as actors. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theirs_Is_the_Glory All other movies is bullsshit.

[@jimwalsh8520]

The script for this film was based on a book written by Cornelius Ryan, a plastic paddy who hated the British and it is totally flawed. It operation failed because of Patton who hated Monty. The US 82nd Airborne were supposed to take the bridge before Arnhem and scheduled to depart 15 minutes after the landing, they were held by Patton and then sent Nroth West away from Arnhem. General John Frost, the commander on the ground is scathing about the US and levelled the charge of cowardice

[@andrewisotope8146]

It is a good movie, brilliantly shot by Dicky Attenborough but its not a film to watch 'if you're on your last warning for excessive noise' from your local council lol

[@mr.niceguy1812]

The last time i saw this was in the Welland Ont R.C.L. with WWII veterans & they were hilarious. It was one of the best times I've had anywhere with the best lads ever. "At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!" 🙏✌❤ from Canada

[@rpm1796]

Well said...They were great..a lesson for us all today.

[@arturgrodzicki1209]

Remember watching it the first time as 5-6 year old kid. My older cousin, maybe 14 was babysitting me and trying to get me to sleep but I couldn't help myself peeking and watching tanks and soldiers. Didn't really understand what was going on but being Polish I knew Germans were of course "the bad guys". One thing that stuck with me was the main theme. I remembered it ever since, such a positive tune Now I look at this film differently, knowing what it is about and all and really appreciate how factual they attempted to be. They didn't make it all about Americans or Brits but showed how this war was a wider effort and how many other nations participated. Kudos to Gene Hackman for trying his luck with Polish language. Sosabowski did try to express his doubts and for that he was vilified once the entire operation failed. Montgomery needed a scapegoat. As one British historian said, Sosabowski biggest fault was that he questioned Montgomery's plan and turned out to be right. Sosabowski followed his orders despite not believing in them. It's nice to see at least this movie giving Sosabowski some justice. Great film all along

[@shauntbarry]

My Dad was in 2 Para and saw action in Aden he's now 80 and fighting Lung Cancer. I am so proud of him, he's my hero I just hope he wins his final battle

[@FRANKTHRING1]

The real Colonel Frost watched Anthony Hopkins portraying him at the Arnhem Bridge. At one point he looked unhappy. Hopkins asked him what was wrong ? "You ran back during that last scene of the attack," said Frost. "Yes" said Hopkins. "Well, you see, Mr Hopkins," said the colonel, "Even under fire, British officers do not run.... Its bad for morale.....they walk smartly !"

[@TheDane_BurnAllCopies]

😄👍🏼

[@paulmchugh8695]

The British army never surrenders it just advances in a different direction?

[@soultraveller5027]

Yessir after a brew old boy after a brew 🤣🇬🇧✌️

[@paulmchugh8695]

The officer says bring out the piat ? Most useless any part of any infantry device ever ?

[@General420]

@@paulmchugh8695 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PIAT

[@cresenteayo3638]

I was young adult when my father brought me to see this movie in the 70s. Father is fan of Sean Connery & old Hollywood stars. His father served in Gen Douglas Macarthur's liberation forces as Guide and US Army truck driver hauling supplies in Tacloban, and brought it to Ormoc City, around 100 kms south of the province of Leyte in October 1944. Being familiar in the Leyte where he was born, grandpa was never recognized as guerilla fighter even he served the US. All of his Filipino friends and neighbors were recognized after the war. Both passed away serving the US and the country. Now I retired from the military and police service after 34 years of active service. My mother just passed-away early this year. When I was a kid she taught me about love of country, and patriotism. But when my parents spent their last days on earth I was not at their bedside at the moment of their death. I was at the frontier of Sulu archipelago southern Philippines bordering Sabah. My military service destroyed my marriage, and alienated me from my 3 kids because I was far-away home for almost 15 years in Mindanao. Now I am separated from my family and alone. The soldier is sent to far away home to bear the hardships to fight and die. I did survived. "Old soldiers never die and just fade away", as US Army General Douglas Macarthur proclaimed in her farewell speech at West Point. So did i fade away. Life is a passing-by. I remember my father with this movie, and as a kid.

[@jammer522]

Cornelius Ryan was an Irish-American journalist and author : The Longest Day, The Last Battle, and A Bridge Too Far. Born: June 5, 1920, Dublin, Ireland Died: November 23, 1974, New York, USA

[@joppapictures]

My father lived in Nijmegen with his family during Operation Market Garden. He recalls watching American paratroopers land in or near Nijmegen and then watched the troops move stealthily through the streets, enter homes and going up to the second floors post sentinels at the second storey windows to get a better vantage point of and fire at the German troops moving in the streets below. He was very impressed with the easy going nature of the American troops, and the fact that most of them were chewing gum. He fought along side American troops a little later in the war. Have always enjoyed watching this movie...

[@lukchi9343]

現在一樣對俄作戰，🎉

[@anonymous3174]

​@@lukchi9343you're right. Kinda. Do you know about "yuri besmanov"? If not sorarh him on KZbin to see what the soviet union did to the west. Something that is really manifesting now.

[@joebombero1]

A good film depiction of the difference between British and American personalities is shown quite effectively in the film, "Empire of the Sun" in the civilian internment camp, when Jim moves from the British to the American buildings.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

What about all those British troops in Nijmegen? Far more in number than American. Did he miss all them? 😂

[@philpryor7524]

It is a wonder of a movie, in that it attempts to portray actuality and recreate a genuine view, actually impossible; but, the vision of the "Dakotas", the c-47s and gliders taking off is immortal.

[@user-wu9si3br9p]

遅れ馳せながら、探して居ました。 やっと見つけました。 UP主様、有難う御座います。 連合軍には屈辱の映画でしょうが、 最高の負けと勝利を掴む切っ掛け。 自分は敗戦国日本の人間だけど、 このストーリーには心を打たれて居ます。 今現在、ウクライナ戦争という、、哀しい戦争が進行していますが早く平和が、早く平和が実現する事を祈って居ます。 また、作品に出て居た亡くなられた偉大なる英霊に合掌‼️ そして、、、、、 本当に有り難う御座います。 外から失礼致しました。

[@raitisfreimanis]

A Bridge Too Far - 40th Anniversary! Thanks for posting!

[@ilahijunaidi1466]

This awesome movie produced great legends...Sean Connery, Ryan Orneal kust to name a few. Thanks for uploading such an epic.

[@shankarbalan3813]

The best ever WW2 film I ever saw….what a stellar cast!

[@colindouglas7769]

A stellar cast right enough ... but entirely wasted having to spout the bloody awful dialogue throughout the three hour duration. Whoever was responsible for that script really should have been arrested and put up against a wall!

[@CodeUK93]

I can’t believe I’m now seeing this film for the first time, it’s brilliant!

[@andrewfrancis7272]

I must have watched this a hundred times, or so it seems. It still beats the hell out of most of the crap available on KZbin for free viewing, or all of the modern day movie crap... terrific film, first rate story telling and cast.

[@greggary7217]

Every VE Day the Netherlands still gather in honour of their liberators, Canadian & American. At the bridge at Nijmegen where 48 allied soldiers died holding the bridge, there is *still a nightly crossing in remembrance. Every night. 76 years later. These are people who *still know what it means to lose freedom, to starve, to be liberated and what it cost. Lest we forget.

[@Relay300]

A fine tradition. Says a lot about the local people.

[@Jan6750]

The parachute drop must have been an incredible moment for the "actors". The build up, packing, loading and the jump. Like stepping back in time, offering a real incite of what it was like.

[@faeembrugh]

They were real British Territorial (i.e reservist) Paratroopers. A lot of the 1970s gear wasn't that different from that of 1944 so put on an old Denison and off you go...but you'll notice they don't actually have any equipment with them during the jump.

[@leebritnell8668]

A good,old fashioned war movie of the kind I was taken to see monthly at our local Odeon as a kid.Solid,well-made,well-acted and based on a real battle.It was a disastrous engagement,and this isn't glossed over in the film.

[@swagman673]

Correct brave men stupid plam

[@susansutton2012]

A great film with a superb cast and one of the best film soundtracks ever.

[@annchadwick4613]

YES the music is superb

[@rutger1963]

When I was 11 years old I experienced the filming of this , the recording was on a similar looking, bridge at Deventer, great experience!

[@Linda-hs1lk]

Same here. I lived in the west back then (now only a couple of miles from Deventer) but we went and see the filming and the fake houses under the bridge.

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

"We've got them on the run." - Famous last words a few times in history heh. Cheers uploader.

[@fl_3682]

Today is the 75th Anniversary of the commencement of Operation Market Garden. I'm watching this for my uncle who died on the road to Nijmegen.

[@yassersaleh8687]

today is my first time watching this movie.. after reading your comments i feel excited more initiate to watch it... all my respect for your uncle and i wish rip for him..

[@Cosmologist722]

MAY HIS DIVINE SOUL REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE

[@WehrmachtChad]

I'm thanking you're uncle for his service greetings from nijmegen

[@veritycollis9333]

My grandad survived : ) Was stuck under the bridge for two days and had to fire at a tank with a pistol : ( Just about to watch this for the first time to get a better understanding. RIP to your uncle xx

[@moorsidefc]

My Grandad was there. One of the lucky ones. The end of this is the only film that makes me cry. RIP to your uncle and all from the British, Polish and USA who lost there lives.

[@KKohl]

Best long war movie depicting a true story with realistic actions n fighting scenes featuring a galaxy of stars

[@k.bheemsenrao1753]

What a shame that such wonderfully made movie coming out without subtitles even after 46 years of its making. Thanks for the great upload and please publish it with subtitles please.

[@kapuzinergruft]

Apart from Dutch I understand everything 😂😅

[@Bamboule05]

Wait another four years or get a copy of the movie from your local library. The dvds have subtitles.

[@hupra72]

Having served in the regiment for over 28 years, I can confirm two things. Firstly, this battle and the people who fought in it are held in such high regard by modern-day soldiers. 2. You really do come down that fast and land that hard. "Out of Ammo! God save the King."

[@shaliniyadav6038]

Lovely movie .Such movies are not made anymore.Olden days were golden days.Our new generation has missed those days.

[@lucaspalliser6481]

My Grandfather was one of the tank commanders in this operation Sir Michael Palliser, Very good and emotional film.

[@JohnSmith-oe4ci]

Did he see the film ? Edward Fox is absolutely perfect casting as Gen Horrocks

[@stevenhoman2253]

Still great, after all these years. even better than I remembered.

[@geo322242]

The scale, the realism, the casting, I think this movie should be an all time great and a reference to good war movies.

[@MichaelCasanovaMusic]

Definitely a classic. So many great actors

[@MICHAELSMITH-kn7tv]

Great movie

[@Tango4N]

Great Movie, have not seen it in a while. Still better than what is being produced today. My mother grew up near the Arnhem bridge after the war. I have been there several times. Bullet marks still in the concrete.

[@gonzalesfrederic6213]

Somewhere they went. Some fell. Some were disfigured, maimed, wounded, traumatized. A few met love. A part of them knew captivity. All pitched in. Hail heroes !

[@krystiankada2346]

Wow!!! Connery, Hopkins, Redford, Hackman and James Caan brilliant actors!

[@kankerbende]

You forget Michael Caine !!!

[@speedbirdconcordeBOAB]

Olivier, Bogarde and Caine. Some big names in this movie.

[@willowwobble]

My stepfather was a commando who parachuted in at Arnham. They captured the bridge, but he was severely wounded in the hip and leg by a German sniper as they tried to defend the bridge until the Alies reached it. Then, as the Germans recaptured the bridge, he was hidden by Dutch people. Worried, they may be killed for helping him he hobbled out and surrendered. He was taken to a hospital on the way to the prison camp. He said that the German doctors were superb and saved his leg. He said had he ended up in a British hospital they would have just cut his leg off because they were so overwhelmed and short staffed. When he had regained his strength, with his hip and one leg in plaster he climbed out of the hospital window with tied up sheets, stole a motorbike, and with his plastered leg stuck out to the front, he headed back to the British lines. As he was just wearing pyjamas, he stole a farmers clothes along the way. He said that he had to be careful of piano wire stretched across the road so as to decapitate motor cyclists!

[@igordrakulovic6857]

Masterpiece. Stellar cast is understatement ;)

[@wendelldig591]

Ilove this movie when I was a child until now greatings from Philippines one of the country who victims ww2

[@stephenbanks2217]

I have to say the best movie ever made , thank you to all those that lost there lives protecting us .

[@catherineonaifo1754]

My best war movie ever. I watched this as a child. ❤

[@markbehr88]

Love this movie. Saw it twice at the pictures in 1977. Great movie. Still remember it as if it was yesterday (or maybe a few days before) 👍

[@Bruce-1956]

I travel past the CWGC Valkenswaard cemetery (where the men who were killed in the first hours of operation Garden are buried) almost weekly. I take the time every so often to stop and pay my respects. We will remember them.

[@ericalawson631]

my family thanks you

[@Bruce-1956]

@@ericalawson631 is a relative buried there?

[@ericalawson631]

@@Bruce-1956 My uncle is actually buried at Oosterbeek, but we appreciate how the people of the Netherlands have never forgotten the sacrifice of these young men so long ago now, thank you all

[@Bruce-1956]

@@ericalawson631 I travel to Oosterbeek a couple of times a year. If you let me know his name i'll lay some flowers on his grave. I have a cousin named at Runnymede, Coastal Command MIA 1943. I'm actually Scottish with a Dutch passport.

[@ericalawson631]

@@Bruce-1956 thank you so much for that, his name is, Eric James Robertson. i have seen the monument at Runnymede and it is sad to see so many names of men with no known grave, the fate of a pilot I suppose, although I couldn't think of a better place for a monument to people who gave their all that we might live in freedom than the place where Magna Carta was signed. god bless you

[@violinoscar]

The look on the father's face 2:02:12 - 14 when his son is killed is so real. This is a good actor despite his minor role.

[@sasapetrovic5884]

Siem Vroom-excellent Dutch actor.He died unfortunately 1985.

[@mechinate]

I watched this as a kid probably 4 or 5 times at my grandfather's house during the late 80s and early 90s, amongst some other great WW2 movies (The Longest Day, Patton, The Battle of Britain, Bridge at Remagen, Cross of Iron, Operation Daybreak etc.) as well as other war films such as Zulu/Zulu Dawn, Lion of the Desert, Waterloo... Those days will live with me forever, and I will always return to these films from time to time.

[@nobrenobre1]

Impressive, everything is filmed in real no model, obviously no digital, bravo!!!

[@anirbanchakraborty1705]

Excellent movie. A must watch

[@wendynadin3685]

A great movie I don't think they could make this movie now. The acting was superb and the music was stirring. I think we need to let more people know about these things and it should be part of studies in history..

[@ianbell7342]

the most powerfull film ive watched . fantastic ❤

[@matthoskin3572]

Overall one of the BEST ever!....

[@bokehintheussr5033]

I love the cynicism in this movie. It is a masterpiece of cynicism. The story I love most from this movie is the story of Jimmy Caan's character who tells the young replacement a white lie that he won't die, which turns into an unbroken promise. It's the most fictional story in the movie but it highlights what the whole movie is about. It's much more than just a historical war movie. Its a film about the genuine virtue of people who fall victim to organisational failure, political self interest, careerism, and the insult of authority, but make the best of a bad situation imposed on them from on high.

[@stevewallis7277]

None of the movie is fictional. Everything you see, happened - sometimes even more than you see. The boat crossing only shows the first wave...there were men who had to watch that & wait for their turn. James Caan's character enacts a real event, including the 10 seconds of arrest. Cornelius Ryan's impeccably researched account of Market Garden, which provides the basis of the film, is available on KZbin as an audiobook. Well worth a listen.

[@carlmanson6634]

It’s my least liked part as it simply didn’t happen, as you say. Could have added something that did happen, still a great film tho and pretty accurate overall.

[@nikmansol]

That feels like any big corporate organisation to me with no offense obiovusly to people who risked their lives

[@rayw3294]

Brilliant film. Great how they actually use WW2 kit. Attention to detail magnificent.

[@davidmusto2562]

My dad was a Red Beret and got caught by the Germans at Arnhem, after watching this movie I feel so lucky to be here today.

[@craigpimlott204]

As a great nephew of one of those brave boys who fought on the bridge at Arnhem this film is a great insight into what them lads from the British and the other countries lads endured at the battle of Arnhem .my great uncle James “Jimmy Higgins “ was one of johnny frosts 2 para boys on the bridge.he joined 2 para in 1943 ,fought in Sicily of that year and numerous other places too ,he married my great aunt may in 44 ,a few months before being sent to Arnhem ,sadly Jim was KIA on the 19th of September aged 23 ,all of those boys gave some ,and some gave all .aunt may married again years later ,but Jim’s photo of him in uniform on the day he got his wings was always in pride of place on her mantlepiece so he would never be forgotten ,Utrinque Paratus “ready for anything “ you 2 Para emperors of Arnhem .

[@emiscobizhub901]

Really

[@kennethallison7894]

RIP 'Jimmy Higgins', a real trooper in every sense of the word! Everything imaginable went wrong for the allies at Market Garden: bad weather, radios malfunctioning, landing on top of 2 Waffen SS Panzer divisions, insufficient numbers to hold onto the DZ's and LZ's, XXX Corps forced to use Hell's Highway. These difficulties notwithstanding, all those men involved showed astonishing bravery and courage in the face of adversity. No wonder that particular generation are known as the 'Golden Generation'; it is entirely deserved. I cannot thank your great uncle enough for his bravery and sacrifice. He, and his brothers in arms, had more courage in their fingertips than I have in my whole body. Gone but never forgotten.

[@craigpimlott204]

@@kennethallison7894 they were bloody heroes every last one of them .and the care the Dutch people have given our boys graves etc since 1944 is only to be commended ..

[@braden8155]

They don't make them like that anymore. Great cast and excellent acting by all. Loved every minute. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rudeboi1613]

lmao your right they dont make em like that anymore thankfully. looks like shit and sounds like shit

[@tomduggan51]

Hertogdom Gelderland, Bedankt-great film with top-class all-star cast and historically accurate. I have visited Arnhem and the site of the battle-I actually knew one of the men taken prisoner when he had to be left behind. His family had no news of him for some time and were very worried. I visited one of the war graveyards and found it a very moving experience-rows of graves of men who gave their lives to make a military plan work!

[@swagman673]

agree

[@paddy.7784]

I was 23 yrs old in 1977 doing my OE when this film was first released, and I watched it in a movie theatre while visiting Amsterdam. Was memorable occasion for me, to be in Holland and feel close to that history.

[@FromaTwistedMind]

This is my all-time favourite war film & the only time l went to the cinema with my father when l was 11. 10 years after watching this film on its release l became good friends with an old family friend, Fred Bennet who fought in Arnheim Town, l asked him how he survived, did he get out over the river? He told me that 2 young girls, part of the Dutch Resistance hid him. God bless all involved in Market Garden. Military & civilian.

[@leejohnson3068]

Fox to Caine ' you think you can manage it' Caine replies 'Ive nothing planned for this afternoon' ... brilliant

[@nagahariprasad1061]

What a fantastic movie. The effort in bringing so many great actors to act in this movie must have been a humongous effort. Must have seen it more than 10 times and will keep on seeing it.

[@ononujuokafor2426]

same here, I never get tired of watching this movie

[@fredwaller3234]

What a film a true classic and with all the stars of the day these where the days when a film could be called a classic

[@sharonjones873]

Superb film, total respect to the brave men and women who served, and who serve today. Lest we forget.

[@roncooper3797]

I am friends with a nice lady who was about 5 years old and living in Arnhem at the time of this operation... she remembers well that sphere of the fight and how it affected the Dutch families

[@mechengineer4894]

Canadians developed the rolling artillery barrage during WWI as a means to break the stalemate of trench warfare. You see it in the opening combat scene. It's when the shells land just in front of the advancing line. By the time the smoke cleared and Germans emerged from their bunkers, Canadian troops were already on top of them.

[@nondescripthandle212]

during ww1 this was impractical in use because of slow communication times it would have to be planned well in advance but if something went wrong the barrage couldnt be informed until later. if the soldiers got bogged down and couldnt keep up it would end before they reach the trench and if it was off target they couldnt adjust

[@jamesgray3725]

no they didnt, it was used during the boer war

[@rubix4195]

I think the invention of the "creeping barrage" as we call it in the UK had its origins in Bulgarian artillery crews Pre-WW1 and not Canadians but it was one of those forgotten tactics that was relearnt in WW1 because it was a siege tactic, and with trench warfare slowing the war to stalemate, that other countries were desperate to try.

[@jordanqq]

@@rubix4195 blame Canada!

[@victoria383]

Those tactics were developed in the Boer War

[@joshb8233]

Love the opening of this movie, it just shows the real historical footage and speaks to it, high level nothing explicit. Modern director have a lot to learn about making war epics.

[@stuartofblyth]

The Hartenstein Hotel in Oosterbeek was the German HQ until the Brits took it over during the landings. Now it is a museum telling the story of the Battle or Arnhem. There is a memorial stone in the grounds: TOO THE PEOPLE OF GELDERLAND 50 years ago British and Polish Airborne soldiers fought here against overwhelming odds to open the way into Germany and bring the war to an early end. Instead we brought death and destruction for which you have never blamed us. This stone marks our admiration for your great courage, remembering especially the women who tended our wounded. In the long winter that followed your families risked death by hiding Allied soldiers and airmen while members of the Resistance helped many to safety. You took us then into your homes as fugitives and friends, we took you forever into our hearts. This strong bond will continue long after we are gone. 1944 - SEPTEMBER - 1994

[@Foldy435]

Always loved Fox's portrayal of Horrocks, his briefing scene is the best part of the film for me.

[@TheBlueCream]

yes !..hes a character !

[@damianclark1763]

Good job I speak German... And understand Afrikaans so I can figure the Dutch... but thanks for posting... I can't believe I've never seen this film before.

[@BFPO1]

My Dad`s Dad was a British para at Arnhem and then.. in the 70`s when they made this film, his son (My Dad) and other soldiers in (BFG) Germany at the time were asked to be extras -so he is in this film but we`ve never seen him. Obvs edited out the best bits 🙂

[@urmo345]

1977 and it beats nowadays war movies hands down

[@malcolmabram2957]

A superb film, and is very much based on facts. the intriguing this is it a dramatisation of an allied failure, not a celebration of yet another success.

[@MPlain]

This is one of the classics. great movie. great story. just packed with major stars. These were the days when hollywood was doing it right. I'm not gonna comment on recent movies. Too few have been any good.

[@MPlain]

Some things people should take note of. They knew they were sending them into hell's kitchen in Arnhem. And they sent them anyways. Idiocy. Instead of getting more intel to confirm what they were worried might be there. Nope. They just sent troops into hell. As we all know from the Nijmegen movie which is also based on truth. That one in itself was barely taken. Unfortunately. some stupidity never gets learned by the military. I give you the US army. One has to wonder.... Did they learn anything .... anything at all... from Vietnam. Given Afghanistan.

[@indobryan69]

Imagine making this movie with aircrafts paratroopers tanks armoured vehicles uniforms horde of extras and a legendary cast n crew....it really seems humanly impossible to produce such an intricate movie....

[@Dibley8899]

When I see this film I'm remembered of how so many died for freedom only to be squandered today by idiots and bleeding hearts.