The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) | |
| Director(s) | Mark Robson |
| Producer(s) | William Perlberg, George Seaton |
| Top Genres | Action, Drama, Romance, War |
| Top Topics | Aviation, Korean War |
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The Bridges at Toko-Ri Overview:
The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by Mark Robson and produced by George Seaton and William Perlberg.
SYNOPSIS
A lawyer who is a naval air reserve officer reluctantly leaves his wife and children behind after he's called back into service. Soon, Brubaker receives his orders: to bomb five bridges that are of vital importance to the enemy. Despite his unhappiness at being back in action and his doubts about U.S. soldiers risking their lives on such a dangerous mission, Lieutenant Brubaker puts his life on the line.
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Academy Awards 1955 --- Ceremony Number 28 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Film Editing | Alma Macrorie | Nominated |
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The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954, Mark Robson)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Nov 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonWith the exception of Grace Kelly (the only significant female character in the film), none of Bridges at Toko-Ri?s main characters are ever explicitly scrutable. Even when the admiral, Fredric March, muses about the nature of war and the men who wage it, the film?s already established March?s thoug... Read full article
The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954, Mark Robson)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Nov 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonWith the exception of Grace Kelly (the only significant female character in the film), none of Bridges at Toko-Ri?s main characters are ever explicitly scrutable. Even when the admiral, Fredric March, muses about the nature of war and the men who wage it, the film?s already established March?s thoug... Read full article
The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954, Mark Robson)
on Nov 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonWith the exception of Grace Kelly (the only significant female character in the film), none of Bridges at Toko-Ri?s main characters are ever explicitly scrutable. Even when the admiral, Fredric March, muses about the nature of war and the men who wage it, the film?s already established March?s thoug... Read full article
The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954, Mark Robson)
on Nov 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonWith the exception of Grace Kelly (the only significant female character in the film), none of Bridges at Toko-Ri?s main characters are ever explicitly scrutable. Even when the admiral, Fredric March, muses about the nature of war and the men who wage it, the film?s already established March?s thoug... Read full article
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
By Amanda Garrett on Apr 16, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm reviewing The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954), starring William Holden and Grace Kelly. This article is part of The Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration hosted by The Wonderful World of Cinema. There are dozens of great World War II dramas, but there are relatively few old H... Read full article
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Quotes from
Mike Forney: Naw, Me and Nester don't do too much fraternizing with Admirals.
Mike Forney: [to Lt.Brubaker as he's about to be highlined to another ship] What's the matter sir? You look a little edgy. You know what I used to do? Go up to the forward edge of the flight deck and let the spray hit me right in the kisser. Works every time.
[shouting as he is hoisted away]
Mike Forney: You should try it Lieutenant!
[Nestor has just been killed by North Korean troops]
Mike Forney: Poor Nestor. They were going to give him a medal, too.
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Facts about
For realistic close-up shots, William Holden learned how to taxi a fighter on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
William Holden agreed to do the film on the sole condition that the producers keep the original ending of the novel, in which Lt. Harry Brubaker dies, and not turn it into a happy ending.
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