The Bridge of San Luis Rey
“Five lives bound by one fate.”
Synopsis
In 1714 Peru, a friar is tried by the Spanish Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge.
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Top Cast
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Gabriel Byrne
Brother Juniper
F. Murray Abraham
Viceroy of Peru
Kathy Bates
The Marquesa
Robert De Niro
Archbishop of Peru
Harvey Keitel
Uncle Pio
Pilar López de Ayala
Camila Villegas (La Perichola)
Mark Polish
Manuel
Michael Polish
Esteban
Adriana Domínguez
Pepita
Geraldine Chaplin
The Abbess
Dominique Pinon
His Excellency's Fop
John Lynch
Captain Alvarado
Émilie Dequenne
Doña Clara
Samuel Le Bihan
Dona Clara's Husband
Jim Sheridan
The King of Spain
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary McGuckian
- Screenplay & Story
- Thornton Wilder, Mary McGuckian
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Production Studios
- Tribeca Productions, Pembridge Pictures, Scion Films, Movision, Spice Factory, Davis Films, Metropolitan Filmexport, Fine Line Features, KanZaman Productions, Senator International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary McGuckian
Thornton Wilder, Mary McGuckian
Lalo Schifrin
Javier Aguirresarobe
Mary McGuckian, Kant Pan
Jeff Abberley, Elvira Bolz, Michael Cowan, Craig Darian, Samuel Hadida
Department Leadership Roster
Mary McGuckian
Writer
Mary McGuckian
Director
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Javier Aguirresarobe
Director of Photography
Mary McGuckian
Editor
Kant Pan
Editor
Gil Parrondo
Production Design
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Elvira Bolz
Producer
Michael Cowan
Producer
Samuel Hadida
Producer
Garret McGuckian
Producer
Mary McGuckian
Producer
Denise O'Dell
Producer
Jason Piette
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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?
In 1714 Peru, a friar is tried by the Spanish Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge.
Who directed The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey was directed by Mary McGuckian.
Who stars in The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The principal cast of The Bridge of San Luis Rey includes Gabriel Byrne, F. Murray Abraham, Kathy Bates, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel.
When was The Bridge of San Luis Rey released and how long is it?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
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 Lalo Schifrin.
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: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).