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The Bridges at Toko-Ri

1954 · 102 min

A sober, quietly moving war drama that balances domestic tenderness with the dread of dangerous missions and the cost of duty.

Directed by
Mark Robson
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Starring
William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March
Tagline
Jets Dare Danger Over Korea!
Overview
A U.S. Navy pilot and his squad are assigned to bomb a group of heavily defended bridges deep behind enemy lines during the Korean War.

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Directed by
Mark Robson
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Starring
William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 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
  • death
  • family
  • survival
  • loyalty
Places
  • sea
  • military
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour3
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
war, drama, romance
Directed by
Mark Robson
Written by
Valentine Davies
Starring
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Music
Lyn Murray
Cinematography
Loyal Griggs
Runtime
102 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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