The Bridge
Die Brücke
Synopsis
This is the directorial debut of Artur Pohl and tells the story of war refugees as they try to settle in a small town in Germany.
Top Cast
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Karl Hellmer
Michaelis
Jeanette Schultze
Hanne Michaelis
Fritz Wagner
Martin Reinhardt
Arno Paulsen
Herr Reinhardt
Steffie Spira
Frau Reinhardt
Hans Klering
Mankmoos
Ilse Steppat
Therese Sander
Albert Venohr
Sander
Albert Hehn
Gerhard Wagner
Maria Besendahl
Hans Stiebner
Hans Emons
Elfie Dugall
Herbert Scholz
Ernst Sattler
Graubärtiger
Gertrud Boll
Erich Dunskus
Erich Freund
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Pohl
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Pohl
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Zeller
- Original Title
- Die Brücke
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Pohl
Arthur Pohl
Wolfgang Zeller
Fritz Arno Wagner
Margarete Steinborn
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Pohl
Writer
Arthur Pohl
Director
Margarete Steinborn
Editor
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Wolfgang Zeller
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bridge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bridge about?
This is the directorial debut of Artur Pohl and tells the story of war refugees as they try to settle in a small town in Germany.
Who directed The Bridge?
The Bridge was directed by Arthur Pohl.
Who stars in The Bridge?
The principal cast of The Bridge includes Karl Hellmer, Jeanette Schultze, Fritz Wagner, Arno Paulsen, Steffie Spira.
When was The Bridge released and how long is it?
The Bridge was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bridge was composed by Wolfgang Zeller.