| | |  | KOREA | Home » » The Bridges at Toko-Ri | | | | | | | Description: | | Breathtaking, Oscar-winning aerial footage highlights this dramatic adaptation of James Michener's Korean War thriller. William Holden is a WWII pilot called back into service and charged with leading a dangerous bomber mission to destroy key North Korean-held bridges. Also stars Fredric March, Grace Kelly, Mickey Rooney. 103 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March, Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss | | Director:
| Mark Robson | | Format:
| Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC | | Language:
| English, French | | Subtitle:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Paramount | | Run Time:
| 102 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| May 22, 2001 | | Average Customer Rating:
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63 of 63 found the following review helpful:
 Of Individual Sacrifice and CourageMay 19, 2000
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The Korean War is the setting for "The Bridges At Toko-Ri," a story of individual sacrifice and the high cost of freedom, from director Mark Robson. Navy fighter-pilot Harry Brubaker (William Holden), a veteran of World War II, is called to serve again when the conflict in Korea escalates, which takes him away from his wife, Nancy (Grace Kelly), two young children and a successful law practice. When his plane goes down after a mission, into the sea just short of the carrier, he survives; but he bitterly questions the fairness of what he has been asked to do, while everyone back home is able to go on with the routine of their lives, uninterrupted. Rear Admiral George Tarrant (Fredric March), a man who has had his own share of personal tragedy (he looks upon Brubaker as the son he has lost to the war, himself), tells Brubaker it's a matter of distance; we do this because we're here; back home they're only doing just as you would be doing if you were there. When Brubaker is granted shore leave, strings are pulled, and arrangements are made for Nancy and the children to join him; a brief respite, after which he must return to face his most formidable challenge yet, flying against the bridges that span the canyons at Toko-Ri. Very probably a suicide mission, it is nevertheless believed that knocking out these particular bridges could bring about a turning point in the war, and Lieutenant Brubaker is called upon once again to play a pivotal roll in deciding the outcome. An excellent supporting cast ably brings to life the characters that infuse this drama with humanity. Mickey Rooney is unforgettable as Mike Forney, the fighting, Irish helicopter pilot who fishes Brubaker out of the sea when his plane crashes. Memorable as well are Earl Holliman (Nestor Gamidge, Forney's partner), Robert Strauss (Beer Barrel), Charles McGraw (Commander Wayne Lee), Keiko Awaji (Kimiko) and Willis bouchey (Captain Evans). An excellent precursor to the more recent "Saving Private Ryan," and "U-571," "The Bridges At Toko-Ri" is an intimate study of individual courage and responsibility, and of the moral fortitude of which man is capable in times of crisis. There is a finality to the climax of this film that underscores the intense personal aspects of the larger conflict, and of the price demanded by certain individuals chosen to fulfill a seemingly random destiny. At the end of the movie, Admiral Tarrant sums it up succinctly when he ponders aloud: "Where do we get such men?" To which we can only answer: Where, indeed.
34 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 A great book makes a great movie...even in 1954...Jun 14, 2001
By Charles W. Adams
"Charles W. Adams"
I read this book when it first appeared in "Life" magazine and later reread it several times. I consider Michener's novel to be among the very best I've ever read and highly recommend it. It follows that Hollywood should (would)jump at the chance to adapt this short novel into a great anti-war film. As I remember the story, the film pretty much follows Michener's plot, with at least one notable exception that doesn't detract from the story's theme and impact. A strong cast, led by William Holden adds to the film's overall quality. Holden simply is outstanding as Lt. Harry Brubaker, a reserve World War II pilot called back to fly against the North Koreans and Chinese. But the supporting players, including Frederic March, Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss and Charles McGraw are equally effective at depicting hard-nosed professionals. I only wish the staff and crew that put together the special effects were still around to share their thoughts on the spectacular bombing scenes using miniature sets, planes, etc.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Where do we get such men?Dec 19, 2005
By Larry Scantlebury
I only tire of the fact that many folks believe this to be an anti war movie. I think it's a war movie. You make your own conclusions. It is possible, I would point out, to not want to go to war, to believe that at this point in our lives as a nation we should have figured out how to avoid it, without labeling movies as "Gung Ho" or anti war. We don't seem to be able to do that, regrettably, so To Ko Ri becomes that much more poignant.
The other area I wrinkle my brow at is the Grace Kelly role. Seems wasted, unecessary. We already know that Harry Brubaker is a decent guy and we don't need carefully angled shots of Grace's not-so-modest bosom to reveal to us that yes, she's a babe and Brubaker loves her.
But the rest of the movie is a portrait of what men and women do at war from 'This Band of Brothers' which is an unbelievably brilliant story by Spielberg and Hanks of the landing/drop at Normandy through Jim Brady's chronicles of Korea to Vietnam to Iraq. They do jobs. The chopper drivers, the CAG, Admiral Tarant, 'Paddles,' it's men and women at work.
The final scene is not a Hollywood ending but it is a real ending. Absolutely brilliant. That there is so much knowledge, compassion and understanding over this forgotten war by the Amazon reviewers and on the Internet impacted somewhat by this movie 52 years later, is a credit to those who saw service there and Michner's excellent novel. I saw this movie as a child. It still puts tears in my eyes. 5 stars. Not enough. Larry Scantlebury
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
A reluctant vetran is called back to fly combat in KoreaAug 16, 1999
This is a spectacular cast with a good story about a war that is largely forgotten today. William Holden flies from his carrier against the feared bridges despite his fears and misgivings. Holden is effective in conveying that his charater, Brubaker, doubts his chances for survival, especially when crounching in a mud filled trench awaiting for rescue by Mickey Rooney a second time. The first happened after ditching at sea when his jet's engine failed. Grace Kelley provides another reason for his hatred for the war and how it is disrupting his family life and legal practice in Denver. Earlier in the film Federick March reminds him that US Forces in Korea are the point of the spear providing security to the folks at home during the Cold War--now hotter. Mikey Rooney asks Holden when he too crashes in a rescue attempt, "Why us." Holden replies, "because we are here." As the film ends, March wonders where do we get such men.This has well done flying scenes, excellent special effects, and a distinct but muted anti-war message. Adults will especially enjoy the maturity of the scipt. See it.
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Absolutely realisticMay 06, 2002
This movie is by far the most realistic movie about air warfare EVER made. As the son of a navy photographer aboard the USS Princeton (CVA-37) during the Korean War, every scene is true to life. From the recovery of aircraft at the beginning of the movie to the RESCAP (REScue Combat Air Patrol) operations towards the end, all elements are just as they really were. There is no unnecessary dialog between the pilots during their recon mission or their actual assault on the bridges. Even the approach to the primary target (perpendicular to the bridges) is accurate. MODEX (the aircraft numbers on front of the jets)indentification was use by all pilots (1-1-0, from 2-0-9'er, where are you?) and is still in use by the Navy to this day. The CAG flew aircraft 00 which IS the aircraft assigned to him. Fear and frustration show on the pilots faces as they wage a war they know will lead to nowhere, but do the job "because we're here". Again, the most realistic war movie ever made. I highly recommend it.
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