WarDramaRomance

The Bridges at Toko-Ri

- Jets Dare Danger Over Korea!

A naval aviator is assigned to bomb a group of heavily defended bridges during the Korean War.

Release Date : 1954-12-01

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Perlberg-Seaton ProductionsParamount Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Lt. Harry Brubaker

Original Name : William Holden

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nancy Brubaker

Original Name : Grace Kelly

Gender : Female

Character Name : Rear Adm. George Tarrant

Original Name : Fredric March

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mike Forney

Original Name : Mickey Rooney

Gender : Male

Character Name : Beer Barrel

Original Name : Robert Strauss

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cmdr. Wayne Lee

Original Name : Charles McGraw

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kimiko

Original Name : 淡路恵子

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nestor Gamidge

Original Name : Earl Holliman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lt. (j.g.) Olds

Original Name : Richard Shannon

Gender : Male

Character Name : Capt. Evans

Original Name : Willis Bouchey

Gender : Male

Character Name : Enlisted Man

Original Name : Corey Allen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Spotter

Original Name : Bill Ash

Gender : Male

Character Name : MP Sergeant

Original Name : Burt Metcalfe

Gender : Male

Character Name : Susie Brubaker

Original Name : Cheryl Callaway

Gender : Female

Character Name : Assistant LSO

Original Name : James Connell

Gender : Male

Reviews

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

The Chosen Few. Task Force 77. The Bridges at Toko-Ri is directed by Mark Robson and adapted to screenplay by Valentine Davies from the novel written by James A. Michener. It stars William Holden, Earl Holliman, Grace Kelly, Mickey Rooney, Fredric March, Robert Strauss and Charles McGraw. Music is by Lyn Murray and cinematography by Lloyd Griggs. A good strong and solid Koran War movie that finds Holden as a wise old pilot taking on a mission to blow up the bridges of the title deep in enemy territory. Focusing more on character drama than action, a good portion of the film concerns itself with Holden's Lt. Harry Brubaker and his relationship with his wife, Nancy (Kelly), and two of his charges, Mike Forney (Rooney) and Nestor Gamidge (Holliman). The big budget and the big cast ensure it's an ever watchable production, with the futility of war message not over done, no need for excessive blood and violence here and the aerial special effects are most impressive. The final mission is superbly constructed by Robson and his team, and most likely on reflection can be viewed as influential on a certain future blockbuster movie. Uplifting and startlingly moving into the bargain, this is very much a case of the big questions, Why me? Why are we here anyway?, being pertinent and portrayed with grace and splendour. 7/10

talisencrw

@talisencrw

2021-06-23

I thoroughly enjoyed this suspenseful film, well directed by Mark Robson and with a wonderful cast. The scene in which the plane is trying to bomb the bridges amongst enemy fire reminded me of the boat in Apocalypse Now. The acting, particularly by William Holden, Grace Kelly and Mickey Rooney, is marvelous. Definitely an underrated classic.