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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19761h 40mUnited States of America

Bridger

Synopsis

The story of famous frontiersman Jim Bridger, who is given 40 days to cut a trail through the Rocky Mountains to the California coast and told that if he can't do it, the territory will be lost to England.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Ben Murphy - Bridger snip 1

Type: Clip • Published 2012-04-21

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Lowell Rich
Screenplay & Story
Herschell Gordon Lewis, Merwin Gerard
Original Score
Elliot Kaplan
Original Title
Bridger
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Universal Television

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Lowell Rich

Screenplay & Story

Herschell Gordon Lewis, Merwin Gerard

Original Score & Music

Elliot Kaplan

Director of Photography

Bud Thackery

Producers

David Lowell Rich

Department Leadership Roster

Herschell Gordon Lewis

Herschell Gordon Lewis

Writer

Merwin Gerard

Writer

David Lowell Rich

David Lowell Rich

Director

David Lowell Rich

David Lowell Rich

Producer

Elliot Kaplan

Original Music Composer

Bud Thackery

Director of Photography

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 Bridger.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridger

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

What is Bridger about?

The story of famous frontiersman Jim Bridger, who is given 40 days to cut a trail through the Rocky Mountains to the California coast and told that if he can't do it, the territory will be lost to England.

Who directed Bridger?

Bridger was directed by David Lowell Rich.

Who stars in Bridger?

The principal cast of Bridger includes James Wainwright, Ben Murphy, Dirk Blocker, Sally Field, John Anderson.

When was Bridger released and how long is it?

Bridger was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Bridger?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bridger was composed by Elliot Kaplan.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bridger?

Bridger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).