The Bridge
“Be afraid of what lies beneath...”
Synopsis
The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.
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The Bridge (2007) - Documentary Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-31
Top Cast
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Susan Ginwalla
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Caroline Pressley
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Gene Sprague
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Elizabeth 'Lisa' Smith
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Rachel Marker
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Tara Harrell
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Lyle Smith
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Dave Williams
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Christina Koelling
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Wally Manikow
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Mary Manikow
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Matt Rossi
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Jen Rossi
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Philip Manikow
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Steve Meronek
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Keith Glenn
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Richard Waters
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$180K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.19x
+$155K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Steel
- Original Title
- The Bridge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Worldwide Gross
- $180K
- Production Studios
- Easy There Tiger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Steel
Peter McCandless
Sabine Krayenbühl
Eric Steel
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Steel
Producer
Eric Steel
Director
Sabine Krayenbühl
Editor
Peter McCandless
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bridge
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What is The Bridge about?
The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.
Who directed The Bridge?
The Bridge was directed by Eric Steel.
Who stars in The Bridge?
The principal cast of The Bridge includes Eric Geleynse, Susan Ginwalla, Caroline Pressley, Gene Sprague, Elizabeth 'Lisa' Smith.
When was The Bridge released and how long is it?
The Bridge was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Bridge?
The Bridge had a reported production budget of $25K and grossed $180K at the worldwide box office (7.19 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bridge?
The Bridge holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).