Movie Description
Brooklyn Bridge
(1981)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ken Burns
- Writer : Amy Stechler
- Editor : Amy Stechler
- Cast : David McCullough,Paul Roebling,Julie Harris,Arthur Miller,Kurt Vonnegut,Richard Pini,Fred Sherry,Dustin Stevens,Richard Rescia
Cast
Self - Narrator (voice)
Washington Roebling (voice)
Emily Roebling (voice)
Self (voice)
Self (voice)
Self (voice)
Self (voice)
Self (voice)
Self (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleBrooklyn Bridge
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-11-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 58m
Homepagehttp://www.pbs.org/kenburns/brooklynbridge/
Production CompaniesFlorentine Films,Thirteen
Genres
- Documentary
- History
