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The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954)

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Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 9
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1954 Wide

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Based on the novel by James Michener, this film stars William Holden as Harry Brubaker, a former military pilot who served in World War II. When he's called back into duty during the Korean conflict, Brubaker is angry, believing he's already served his country and needs to devote himself to his wife Nancy (Grace Kelly) and their children. However, he accepts his commission and is sent back into action as a pilot, with a special assignment to blow up five strategically crucial bridges in Korean

Unrated, 1 hr. 43 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance, Classics

Directed By: Mark Robson

Written By: Valentine Davies, James A. Michener

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1954 Wide

On DVD: May 22, 2001

Paramount Pictures

Cast

William Holden
Lt. Hany Brubaker USNR
Grace Kelly
Nancy Brubaker
Fredric March
Rear Adm. George Tarran...
Mickey Rooney
Mike Forney
Earl Holliman
Nestor Gamidge
Robert Strauss
Beer Barrel
Charles McGraw
Cmdr. Wayne Lee
Keiko Awaji
Kimiko
Richard Shannon
Lieutenant Olds
Willis B. Bouchey
Capt. Evans
Nadene Ashdown
Kathy Brubaker
Marshall V. Beebe
Pilot
Cheryl Lynn Calloway
Susie
James Jankins
Asst. CIC Officer
Robert Kino
Bartender
Paul Kruger
Captain Parker
Rollin Moriyama
Bellhop
Teru Shimada
Japanese Father
Charles Tannen
MP Major
Dennis Weaver
Air Intelligence Office...
Gene Reynolds
C.I.C. Officer
Robert A. Sherry
Flight Surgeon
Jack Roberts
Quartermaster

Critic Reviews for The Bridges at Toko-Ri

All Critics (12) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2) | DVD (6)

'The Bridges at Toko-Ri' is still a vehicle for the quiet determination of character that once placed William Holden among the brightest of stars.

June 23, 2008 Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews

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Donald J. Levit

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It seems to be paying only lip service to its pacifist message, but fully believes that wars are a necessary part of life

May 27, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The Bridges at Toko-Ri effectively depicts the sacrifices and courage of those who went to war.

August 7, 2005 Full Review Source: Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

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Mark Pfeiffer

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A great cast, but a boring war movie. I didn't like it. I'd only recommend seeing this if you really want to see one of the actors in it.

September 5, 2010

AJ Verser

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this is a great film, but it is one of the saddest films i have ever seen. the end is down right depressing as a family man. much of the film felt average at best, but the actual flying sequences were excellent, raising the overall quality of the film. a classic and must watch.

January 24, 2007