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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 the gung-ho bluster to focus on the very real and tragic consequences of war. This is also one of the first films to openly criticise the morality of the Korean War while praising the honour and integrity of the men who fought it. Lt Harry Brubaker (William Holden) is one of those men: a lawyer with a loving wife (Grace Kelly) and two young daughters, who is recalled to duty from the Navy Reserve, 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.
Brubaker has his own noble protection from his fellow pilots (including Charles McGraw in a fine supporting role), admiring admiral (Frederic March), and from the helicopter scouts (Mickey Rooney, Earl Holliman) who saved his life on a previous missions. But his ambivalence--and his fear that the Toko-Ri mission will be his last--is what gives the film its potent emotional impact. Holden is perfect in his role, and director Mark Robson steadfastly avoids any false sentiment or macho theatrics that would diminish the film's devastating climax. The Bridges at Toko-Ri is also a superlative showcase for the naval operations; the aerial sequences earned an Oscar for special effects and the Navy's cooperation assures total authenticity in the "flat-top" aircraft carrier scenes. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Arabic ( Subtitles ), Czech ( Subtitles ), Danish ( Subtitles ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), German ( Subtitles ), Greek ( Subtitles ), Hebrew ( Subtitles ), Hungarian ( Subtitles ), Icelandic ( Subtitles ), Italian ( Subtitles ), Norwegian ( Subtitles ), Polish ( Subtitles ), Portuguese ( Subtitles ), Romanian ( Subtitles ), Serbian ( Subtitles ), Slovenian ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), Turkish ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: 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 the gung-ho bluster to focus on the very real and tragic consequences of war. This is also one of the first films to openly criticise the morality of the Korean War while praising the honour and integrity of the men who fought it. Lt Harry Brubaker (William Holden) is one of those men: a lawyer with a loving wife (Grace Kelly) and two young daughters, who is recalled to duty from the Navy Reserve, 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. Brubaker has his own noble protection from his fellow pilots (including Charles McGraw in a fine supporting role), admiring admiral (Frederic March), and from the helicopter scouts (Mickey Rooney, Earl Holliman) who saved his life on a previous missions. But his ambivalence--and his fear that the Toko-Ri mission will be his last--is what gives the film its pot...The Bridges at Toko-Ri
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By "phasers"
I found this movie enjoyable to watch. It starts off well with an aircraft in trouble and the rescue of one pilot. In some places it tends to sway from the story line but this is more beneficial than handicapping.
The caste is good and Mickey Rooney plays his part exceptionally well as a helicopter pilot.
The film overall is good and draws you into the story geographically. The visual effects are real and not computer generated and if you are an aviation buff or into realism,it is well worth seeing.
The caste is good and Mickey Rooney plays his part exceptionally well as a helicopter pilot.
The film overall is good and draws you into the story geographically. The visual effects are real and not computer generated and if you are an aviation buff or into realism,it is well worth seeing.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Clipper 314
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Great film from start to finish. On top of the action you get brilliant footage of Grumman Panthers jets and Sikorski Dragonfly helicopters. All in all a top notch movie with an important sub plot of 'wifely' patriotism in supporting their aviator husbands returning to fight (soon after WW2) in the non too popular Korean war. Well played by all the actors and a great story line. 5 stars !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By P.D.Nash
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Starring William Holden, Grace Kelly and Frederick March this big screen version of James H Michener's Korean War novel was released just a year after the official end of the war. Aided by the US navy the film is a tribute to the Korean fliers and rescue teams sent behind the lines to rescue downed pilots. Holden is a Panther pilot who's mission is to bomb the heavily defended bridges at Toko Ri, Grace Kelly is his understandably worried wife and Frederick March his surrogate father. Director Robson does a great job, the flying sequences are superb, the tactics accurate and the special effects are the very best for it's time. There is also excellent support from Micky Rooney, Charles McGraw, Robert Strauss and Earl Holliman. Holden insisted that the original downbeat ending be retained which probably had something to do with his own brother's death in the Second World War. If you're interested in the Korean war, aircraft carriers, helicoptors or first generation jet fighters then this film is for you. Incidentally, the aircraft carrier used, USS Oriskany, was sunk as an artificial reef off the coast of Florida in 2006.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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1954's The Bridges at Toko-Ri is pretty thin stuff - and seemed even thinner still when it was reworked without acknowledgement and updated to the Vietnam war in Flight of the Intruder - but what little it does, it does surprisingly well. There's not much plot as William Holden's jet bomber pilot starts to suffer a mild attack of nerves in the run-up to a dangerous mission, and, like his resentment over losing his career as a lawyer when drafted to fight in what he sees as a pointless war no-one cares about, it tends to skirt around anything that might cast too controversial a light on the Korean War while Frederic March's admiral who takes a paternal interest in him reassures him of the Truman Doctrine (if they don't stop the Commies here, they'll be fighting them in Mississippi). Even Grace Kelly as his long separated wife doesn't get much of a part, simply there as part of the kind of loving family the commies obviously don't have and who is the real reason the fight has to go on. Her biggest scene is having to listen to March's party pooper telling her how his daughter in law became an alcoholic nymphomaniac and his wife a basket case after his sons were killed in action, which is his way of preparing her for the possibility that Holden may not make it to the end credits, but otherwise she's just there to smile and be supportive.
But, in return for beating the drum for American involvement and pushing the pipe dream that all it would take to win the war is one spectacular bombing mission to sap the enemy's morale, the producers get two aircraft carriers, a rescue helicopter, numerous real jets and 17 other ships to play with, and director Mark Robson makes sure that Paramount gets their money's worth by showcasing them in genuinely spectacular fashion.... Read more ›
But, in return for beating the drum for American involvement and pushing the pipe dream that all it would take to win the war is one spectacular bombing mission to sap the enemy's morale, the producers get two aircraft carriers, a rescue helicopter, numerous real jets and 17 other ships to play with, and director Mark Robson makes sure that Paramount gets their money's worth by showcasing them in genuinely spectacular fashion.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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One of the best films about the Korean conflict only shown occationly shown on television
By scottie
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first class video, enjoyed every minute. Have seen this movie over 5 times. Was building a model of the panther jet and wanted to see this video again to check colour scheme etc
By pj green
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Outstanding Film, William Holden does an excellent job, and the flying scenes are done very well, if you love Naval Aviation this is a must see film.
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Excellent acting (especially, I like Micky Rooney) but the overall storyline is now a little dated. It's still worth Amazon's price
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Combat fatigue
I quite enjoyed this movie, although Gregory Peck does a far better job as the victim of combat fatigue in 'Twelve o'Clock High. Read more
Published 12 months ago by lycidas
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Wonderful movie
This film with the superb actor William Holden and the beautiful actress Grace Kelly ranks to my mind as one of the great post war motion pictures. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2010 by Michael J. Greenspan
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The Bridges at Toko Ri
Enjoyable film about the Korean War. Love interest a little over-done, but good acting by William Holden and Mickey Rooney.
Published on 28 Oct 2010 by BRITTANY BABE
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Grace Kelly what a babe.
Holden gives his usual good performance playing a reluctant pilot married to the trury beautiful Grace Kelly. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2009 by Mr Viewer
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