A Bridge Too Far (1977)

Director: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Sean Connery, Ryan O'Neale, Michael Caine

Synopsis:
In the aftermath of the D-Day invasion, the Allies plan their next move. Field Marshal Montgomery wins the battle for vital resources and lays out the plans of Operation Market Garden, an ambitious plan that relies on the capture of key bridges for the Allied advance.

Impressions:
I'm sure I'm not the only one to call this movie the spiritual successor to The Longest Day, and if you've got a free evening, that'd make for quite the double-feature. Much like its esteemed predecessor, this is a big war movie that assembles a large international ensemble cast for some of the finest cinematic portrayal of the events of WWII you'll find. There are a lot of big names to find here and plenty of laudable performances. If you're a WWII buff and you haven't seen this yet, do so. I highly recommend it.

Rating:
Own It