The Bridge
Synopsis
When Isobel Hetherington and her three young daughters take up their seaside residence in the hot summer of 1887, life seems idyllic. But the arrival of Phillip Wilson Steer for his annual painting visit launches a chain of events that will change their lives forever.
Top Cast
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Saskia Reeves
Isobel Heatherington
David O'Hara
Philip Wilson Steer
Joss Ackland
Smithson
Geraldine James
Mrs. Todd
Rosemary Harris
Aunt Jude
Anthony Higgins
Reginald Heatherington
Tabitha Allen
Emma Heatherington
Dominique Rossi
Mary
Karina Rossi
Sophie
Anya Phillips
Bella
Jo Powell
Mrs. Pierce
Michelle Wade
Mrs. Rount
Peter Blythe
Rev. Rount
Tim Barker
John
William Job
Colonel
Ben Daniels
Rogers
Deborah Fox
Lucy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sydney Macartney
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Hodges
- Original Score
- Richard G. Mitchell
- Original Title
- The Bridge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sydney Macartney
Adrian Hodges
Richard G. Mitchell
David Tattersall
Michael Ellis
Lyn Goleby
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Hodges
Writer
Lyn Goleby
Producer
Richard G. Mitchell
Original Music Composer
Michael Ellis
Editor
David Tattersall
Director of Photography
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Terry Pritchard
Production Design
Sydney Macartney
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bridge
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What is The Bridge about?
When Isobel Hetherington and her three young daughters take up their seaside residence in the hot summer of 1887, life seems idyllic. But the arrival of Phillip Wilson Steer for his annual painting visit launches a chain of events that will change their lives forever.
Who directed The Bridge?
The Bridge was directed by Sydney Macartney.
Who stars in The Bridge?
The principal cast of The Bridge includes Saskia Reeves, David O'Hara, Joss Ackland, Geraldine James, Rosemary Harris.
When was The Bridge released and how long is it?
The Bridge was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bridge was composed by Richard G. Mitchell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bridge?
The Bridge holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).