Across the Bridge
“In the Tradition of the Finest British Chiller Thrillers”
Synopsis
In Mexico, a financier on the run poses as a man he just murdered, only to find out that the man was also a murderer.
Top Cast
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Rod Steiger
Carl Schaffner
David Knight
Johnny
Marla Landi
Mary
Noel Willman
Chief of Police
Bernard Lee
Chief Inspector Hadden
Eric Pohlmann
Police Sergeant
Alan Gifford
Cooper
Ingeborg von Kusserow
Mrs. Scarff
Bill Nagy
Paul Scarff
Faith Brook
Kay
Marianne Deeming
Anna
Noel Drayton
Reporter
Jack Carter
Detective in Schaffner's Office
Stanley Maxted
Milton
Jack Lester
Sam
Betty Cooper
Miss Hilton
Jon Farrell
Stationmaster
Mark Baker
Baggage Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Freeman, Guy Elmes, Graham Greene
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- Across the Bridge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Denis Freeman, Guy Elmes, Graham Greene
James Bernard
Reginald H. Wyer
Alfred Roome
John Stafford
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
John Stafford
Producer
Ken Annakin
Director
Alfred Roome
Editor
Denis Freeman
Writer
Guy Elmes
Writer
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Bridge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Across the Bridge about?
In Mexico, a financier on the run poses as a man he just murdered, only to find out that the man was also a murderer.
Who directed Across the Bridge?
Across the Bridge was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in Across the Bridge?
The principal cast of Across the Bridge includes Rod Steiger, David Knight, Marla Landi, Noel Willman, Bernard Lee.
When was Across the Bridge released and how long is it?
Across the Bridge was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Across the Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Across the Bridge was composed by James Bernard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the Bridge?
Across the Bridge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).