Brooklyn Bridge

Name: Brooklyn Bridge
Genre: History, Documentary
Released: 1981-11-08
Duration: 58 min
Cast: David McCullough, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut

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History Documentary

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.

Audience Score:

7.6

Directed by:Ken Burns

Theatrical release poster for the film Brooklyn Bridge

The Cast

David McCullough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling

Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris

Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller

Self (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut

Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

Richard Pini

Self (voice)

Fred Sherry

Self (voice)

Richard Rescia

Self (voice)

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Brooklyn Bridge

The Cast

David McCullough

Paul Roebling

Julie Harris

Arthur Miller

Kurt Vonnegut

Dustin Stevens

Richard Pini

Fred Sherry

Richard Rescia

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