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The Bridges at Toko-Ri

The Bridges at Toko-Ri

War · Drama · Action · 1954

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.

Movie details

The Bridges at Toko-Ri

“Jets Dare Danger Over Korea!”

1954 War · Drama · Action 1h 42m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Bridges at Toko-Ri?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Mark Robson

Written by

Valentine Davies

William Holden

William Holden

Lt. Harry Brubaker

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly

Nancy Brubaker

Fredric March

Fredric March

Rear Adm. George Tarrant

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Mike Forney

Robert Strauss

Robert Strauss

Beer Barrel

Charles McGraw

Charles McGraw

Cmdr. Wayne Lee

Keiko Awaji

Keiko Awaji

Kimiko

Court is in session

Put The Bridges at Toko-Ri on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.