Film
Brooklyn Bridge
1981 · 58m · Documentary · History
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- 7.5
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Overview
Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, it traces the bridge's transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.
Cast
David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller
Self (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
Self (voice)
Richard Pini
Self (voice)
Fred Sherry
Self (voice)
Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)
Richard Rescia
Self (voice)
Crew
- Ken BurnsDirector · Director of Photography
- Amy StechlerWriter · Editor
- Richard KilbergExecutive Producer
Media
Details
- Release date
- November 8, 1981
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Rated
- G
- Genres
- Documentary, History
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