Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
“Divided by time and tradition. United by love and hope. The story of an unforgettable family.”
Synopsis
Set during World War II, an upper-class family begins to fall apart due to the conservative nature of the patriarch and the progressive values of his children.
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Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-27
Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Walter Bridge
Joanne Woodward
India Bridge
Saundra McClain
Harriet Rogers
Margaret Welsh
Carolyn Bridge
John Bell
Douglas Bridge as a boy
Kyra Sedgwick
Ruth Bridge
Simon Callow
Dr. Alex Sauer
Blythe Danner
Grace Barron
Austin Pendleton
Mr. Gadbury
Robert Sean Leonard
Douglas Bridge
Remak Ramsay
Virgil Barron
Marcus Giamatti
Gil Davis
Diane Kagan
Julia, Walter's Secretary
Melissa Newman
Young India at the Pool
Nora Denney
Bridge Player
Gale Garnett
Mable Ong
Addison Myers
Man at Businessmen's Table
Roger Burget
Man at Businessmen's Table
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ivory
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Original Score
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ivory
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Evan S. Connell
Richard Robbins
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Andrew Marcus, Humphrey Dixon
Robert Halmi Jr., Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
David Gropman
Production Design
Carol Ramsey
Costume Design
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Screenplay
James Ivory
Director
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Andrew Marcus
Editor
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
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What is Mr. & Mrs. Bridge about?
Set during World War II, an upper-class family begins to fall apart due to the conservative nature of the patriarch and the progressive values of his children.
Who directed Mr. & Mrs. Bridge?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge was directed by James Ivory.
Who stars in Mr. & Mrs. Bridge?
The principal cast of Mr. & Mrs. Bridge includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Saundra McClain, Margaret Welsh, John Bell.
When was Mr. & Mrs. Bridge released and how long is it?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. & Mrs. Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. & Mrs. Bridge was composed by Richard Robbins.
Is Mr. & Mrs. Bridge based on a book or true story?
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evan S. Connell".