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6.3 / 10(13 votes)IMDbNR19621h 50mFrance, Italy

A View from the Bridge

Vu du pont

“Arthur Miller's Drama of Love and Obsession”

Synopsis

Eddie Carbone, a Brooklyn longshoreman is unhappily married to Beatrice and unconsciously in love with Catherine, the niece that they have raised from childhood. Into his house come two brothers, illegal immigrants, Marco and Rodolpho. Catherine falls in love with Rudolpho; and Eddie, tormented but unable to admit even to himself his quasi-incestuous love, reports the illegal immigrants to the authorities.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 22, 1962

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sidney Lumet
Screenplay & Story
Norman Rosten
Original Score
Maurice Le Roux
Original Title
Vu du pont
Country of Origin
France, Italy
Spoken Languages
English, French, Italian
Runtime
1h 50m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sidney Lumet

Screenplay & Story

Norman Rosten, Arthur Miller

Original Score & Music

Maurice Le Roux

Director of Photography

Michel Kelber

Film Editing

Françoise Javet

Producers

Paul Graetz

Department Leadership Roster

Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet

Director

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Writer

Norman Rosten

Screenplay

Paul Graetz

Producer

Françoise Javet

Editor

Jacques Saulnier

Jacques Saulnier

Production Design

Michel Kelber

Director of Photography

Maurice Le Roux

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A View from the Bridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A View from the Bridge

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A View from the Bridge about?

Eddie Carbone, a Brooklyn longshoreman is unhappily married to Beatrice and unconsciously in love with Catherine, the niece that they have raised from childhood. Into his house come two brothers, illegal immigrants, Marco and Rodolpho. Catherine falls in love with Rudolpho; and Eddie, tormented but unable to admit even to himself his quasi-incestuous love, reports the illegal immigrants to the authorities.

Who directed A View from the Bridge?

A View from the Bridge was directed by Sidney Lumet.

Who stars in A View from the Bridge?

The principal cast of A View from the Bridge includes Raf Vallone, Maureen Stapleton, Carol Lawrence, Jean Sorel, Raymond Pellegrin.

When was A View from the Bridge released and how long is it?

A View from the Bridge was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for A View from the Bridge?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A View from the Bridge was composed by Maurice Le Roux.

What is the age rating and content advisory for A View from the Bridge?

A View from the Bridge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).