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The Bridge at Remagen

1969 · 117 min

A gritty, thoughtful war film that balances large-scale combat with the human cost of duty and survival.

Directed by: John Guillermin
Genres: War, Action
Starring: George Segal, Robert Vaughn, Ben Gazzara

Tagline: Thus ended the last great German stand in the West.
Overview: In March of 1945, as the War in Europe is coming to a close, fighting erupts between German and American troops at the last remaining bridgehead across the Rhine.

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Directed by: John Guillermin
Genres: War, Action
Starring: George Segal, Robert Vaughn, Ben Gazzara

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
survival
loyalty
betrayal
death
Places: countryside
military
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none

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Action	7
Horror	3
Humour	2
Realism	8
Romance	1
Tension	7
Darkness	7
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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