The Bridge of San Luis Rey
“Beautiful... Bewitching ... the Perichole ...”
Synopsis
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.
Top Cast
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Lynn Bari
Michaela Villegas
Akim Tamiroff
Uncle Pio
Francis Lederer
Esteban / Manuel
Alla Nazimova
Doña Maria - The Marquesa
Louis Calhern
Don Andre - The Viceroy
Donald Woods
Brother Juniper
Blanche Yurka
The Abbess
Barton Hepburn
Don Gonzalo
Joan Lorring
Pepita
Emma Dunn
Doña Mercedes
Abner Biberman
Maita
Antonio Triana
Dancer at Viceroy's Party
Florence Auer
Palace Crow (uncredited)
Matthew Beard
Pancho (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Wigged Courtier (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Extra at Viceroy's Party (uncredited)
Michael Mark
Traveler to Lima (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Servant Peeking in Keyhole (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Benedict Bogeaus Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Howard Estabrook, Thornton Wilder, Herman Weissman
Dimitri Tiomkin
Rowland V. Lee, Benedict Bogeaus
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Producer
Benedict Bogeaus
Producer
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Howard Estabrook
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bridge of San Luis Rey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bridge of San Luis Rey about?
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.
Who directed The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The principal cast of The Bridge of San Luis Rey includes Lynn Bari, Akim Tamiroff, Francis Lederer, Alla Nazimova, Louis Calhern.
When was The Bridge of San Luis Rey released and how long is it?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bridge of San Luis Rey was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is The Bridge of San Luis Rey based on a book or true story?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thornton Wilder".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).