Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

7.6
1981
0h 58m
Movie
DocumentaryHistory

Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, it traces the bridge's transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.

Details

Director

Ken Burns

Writers

Amy Stechler

Status

Released

Original Language

English

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Production

Florentine Films
Thirteen
Top Billed

Cast

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling

Paul Roebling

Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Self (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut

Self (voice)

Richard Pini

Richard Pini

Self (voice)

Fred Sherry

Fred Sherry

Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens

Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

Richard Rescia

Richard Rescia

Self (voice)

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