Brooklyn Bridge

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MOVIE

Brooklyn Bridge

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.

Release Date

1981-11-08

Year

1981

Duration

58m

Status

Released

Score

7.40

#architecture#construction#brooklyn,-new-york-city#brooklyn-bridge

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)

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Richard Pini

Self (voice)

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Fred Sherry

Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens

Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

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Richard Rescia

Self (voice)