The Bridges at Toko-Ri
Seen it?1954 | 102 min | War, Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Devotion or The Guns of Navarone, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Special Effects. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Robson
- William HoldenLt. Harry Brubaker
- Grace KellyNancy Brubaker
- Fredric MarchRear Adm. George Tarrant
- Mickey RooneyMike Forney
- Robert StraussBeer Barrel
- Charles McGrawCmdr. Wayne Lee
- Keiko AwajiKimiko
- Earl HollimanNestor Gamidge
- Richard ShannonLt. (j.g.) Olds
- Willis BoucheyCapt. Evans