The Bridges at Toko-Ri

Starring:William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March, Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss, Charles McGraw, Keiko Awaji, Earl Holliman, Richard Shannon, Willis Bouchey, Cheryl Callaway, Nadine Ashdown, Paul Raymond, Robert A. Sherry (III), Gene Reynolds, Paul Kruger, Teru Shimada, Robert Kino, Corey Allen, Marshall U. Beebe
Director: Mark Robson
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review
A powerful study of courage in the face of irrational odds, The Bridges at Toko-Ri (based on James Michener's novel) is no less patriotic than many other war films, but it dispenses with gung-ho bluster to focus instead on the very real and tragic consequences of war. This is also one of the first films to openly criticize the morality of the Korean War while praising the honor and integrity of the men who fought it. Lt. Harry Brubaker (William Holden) is one of those men, with one difference: A lawyer with a loving wife (Grace Kelly) and two young daughters, he's been recalled to duty from the Navy Reserve, and reluctantly accepts his mission to fly with a bomber-jet squadron over one of the Communists' most heavily protected targets--the strategically vital bridges in the Korean canyon of Toko-Ri.

Amazon.com Review

A powerful study of courage in the face of irrational odds, The Bridges at Toko-Ri (based on James Michener's novel) is no less patriotic than many other war films, but it dispenses with gung-ho bluster to focus instead on the very real and tragic consequences of war. This is also one of the first films to openly criticize the morality of the Korean War while praising the honor and integrity of the men who fought it. Lt. Harry Brubaker (William Holden) is one of those men, with one difference: A lawyer with a loving wife (Grace Kelly) and two young daughters, he's been recalled to duty from the Navy Reserve, and reluctantly accepts his mission to fly with a bomber-jet squadron over one of the Communists' most heavily protected targets--the strategically vital bridges in the Korean canyon of Toko-Ri.

Customer Reviews:

Bridges at Toko-Ri.......2007-06-26

Mark Robson's handsome film is equal parts war movie and romance, with gorgeous Technicolor and an A-list cast. Holden is terrific as Harry, and his love scenes with Kelly pack real heat (the on-set romance was real). Fredric March projects authority and humanity as Rear Admiral Tarrant, a man who's sent too many out to die. And Mickey Rooney does a fun, feisty turn as Mike Forney, a pint-size sailor who can't stay out of love-or fights.

Aviation.......2007-06-24

This is a true story during the Korean war,and as most war movies,it focuses on the men that flew the aircraft to bomb the bridges used by the communist in getting to Korea.In this movie you get to feel the pressure our flyers were up against,and the carrier landings were nice to watch.I reccomend this to anyone interested in aviation or war movies.

Good movie,but the ending is not what is expected.......2007-03-15

William Holden gave a good performance ,as he always did ,but the ending is not what is expected.i woul have liked to be the screenplay writer and aded a good ending.

One of these movies you must collect!.......2007-01-04

Mark Robson's masterpiece is at the same time, not only one of the few cult War movies, besides it's the most complete picture ever made about the Koran War and certainly, one of the roundest war films ever made, with an objective, exciting and demoslishing depiction about the war.

A must-have.

Widescreen?.......2006-12-29

Does anyone know if this movie is available in widescreen or was the movie shot in the old full screen format? It would be so great if Paramount home video would release this movie in a widescreen format.

American Heroes Collection (The Bridges at Toko-Ri / Hell Is For Heroes / In Harm's Way)

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The Sacrifices Made In War
The Sacrifices Made In War

American Heroes Collection (The Bridges at Toko-Ri / Hell Is For Heroes / In Harm's Way)
Starring: John Wayne , Kirk Douglas , Patricia Neal , Tom Tryon , and Paula Prentiss
Director: Otto Preminger , Don Siegel , and Mark Robson
Manufacturer: Paramount
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Hell is for Heroes
Steve McQueen delivers a powerful, gripping performance as a defiant loner whose skills as a soldier make him invaluable to his struggling platoon. In the heat of battle during World War II, McQueen and his fellow soldiers find themselves severely outnumbered as they hold off a Nazi advance along the Siegfried Line in France. Using only their ingenuity and bravery, they must bluff the Germans in order to buy some time…and save their lives. Don Siegel directs the explosive action led by an all-star cast, including Bobby Darin, Fess Parker, Harry Guardino, James Coburn, Nick Adams and Bob Newhart. If they can fool the enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive, victory is theirs.

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In Harm's Way

Customer Reviews:

The Sacrifices Made In War.......2006-06-20

IN HARM'S WAY is a very interesting WWII film directed and produced by Otto Preminger and is worth repeated viewing for its shear entertainment. John Wayne's subtle yet forceful performance just demonstrates the wide range of his acting abilities. We see John Wayne the actor and consummate professional at work here. He gave an exceptional performance in this film that others can learn from. The whole cast seems in awe of him. Even the usual flamboyant Kirk Douglas seems to have turned it down a notch giving an impressive performance as well. The construction of the characters and their dialogue was well thought out. It seems more powerful today than when it was first released. Its excellent cast includes: Patricia Neal, Tom Tryon, Burgess Meredith, Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Hugh O'Brian, Paula Prentiss, Brandon de Wilde, Patrick O'Neal, Franchot Tone, Carroll O'Connor, George Kennedy, Slim Pickens, Bruce Cabot, Larry Hagman, Barbara Bouchet, Stanley Holloway, Jill Haworth and James Mitchum. Jerry Goldsmith composed one of his most introverted scores, which goes against convention for a war film yet it works. This score is an early sign of the great innovative abilities of Jerry Goldsmith. Preminger being the craftsman that he was even helped construct the models of the destroyers and cruisers. Cinematographer, Loyal Griggs received an academy award nomination for his stark black & white images. This is a well-constructed film on all levels.

HELL IS FOR HEROES so we are told. Was there ever a man more misunderstood? Steve McQueen plays a soldier who lives only for the thrill of combat. His character is cold and frightening and borders on the psychotic. He's a sociopath who carves up German soldiers with a butcher knife. After the war there is no going back for him. I saw this when I was a kid. I saw a lot of war movies in the theatre back then but this was the first one that really scared me. It gave me a sick feeling inside of how real war must be like. The scene with the bayonets and landmines left an impact on me for a long time after. Everyone in this film gave realistic performances but I remember how Steve McQueen's character seemed really demented. Yet despite the obvious psychological makeup of McQueen is there still a human being hidden deep within him. What is a hero? Don Siegel directed this tough and mean film and asks this profound question. Cinematographer Harold Lipstein's photography brings stark realism to this film. Composer Leonard Rosenman's score is very reminiscent of his brilliant work for the very popular W.W.II television series "Combat!" which ran for 5 years. This film also boasted a brilliant cast. Bobby Darin, James Coburn, Fess Parker, L.Q. Jones, Nick Adams, Harry Guardino, Mike Kellin and Bob Newhart are all featured. This is an underrated classic.

Perhaps the best of these films is THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI. The principal characters are William Holden as Lt. Harry Brubaker USNR, Grace Kelly as his wife Nancy, Fredric March as Rear Admiral George Tarrant, Mickey Rooney as Mike Forney a helicopter rescue pilot and Charles McGraw as Commander Wayne Lee leader of the jet fighter group. THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI is a very moving film. The sacrifices that some are called upon to make are often gone untold. This film reminds us of those sacrifices in brilliant almost unsettling color images. When you see William Holden's final scene and then think back to a prior scene of Holden with his family, the message hits home. We see Fredric March on the bridge of the aircraft carrier reflect on the news of Holden. March unknown to Holden kept a watchful eye on him as if he were his own son. When the ultimate sacrifice is made, men in command must stand strong, yet inwardly mourn the loss only to themselves. The sacrifice has not gone unrecognized. It is a simple but powerful message.

The Sacrifices Made In War.......2006-06-20

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Bridges at Toko-Ri
Aviation
Good movie,but the ending is not what is expected
One of these movies you must collect!
Widescreen?

The Bridges at Toko-Ri [Region 2]
Starring: William Holden , Grace Kelly , Fredric March , Mickey Rooney , and Robert Strauss
Director: Mark Robson
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Customer Reviews:

Bridges at Toko-Ri.......2007-06-26

Aviation.......2007-06-24

Good movie,but the ending is not what is expected.......2007-03-15

William Holden gave a good performance ,as he always did ,but the ending is not what is expected.i woul have liked to be the screenplay writer and aded a good ending.

One of these movies you must collect!.......2007-01-04

Widescreen?.......2006-12-29

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