Brooklyn Bridge

1981 ★ 7.5 58 min G IMDb English Ken Burns
Florentine Films
Thirteen

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Overview

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.

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Top 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)

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