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  • The Bridge (1949)
  • 85 min | Drama
The Bridge (1949)
85 min | Drama

After the end of WWII, a group resettlers reaches a small village in central Germany, which has been spared from destruction. The new arrivals, who live in a resettlement camp separated by a bridge from the actual village, counter mistrust...See moreAfter the end of WWII, a group resettlers reaches a small village in central Germany, which has been spared from destruction. The new arrivals, who live in a resettlement camp separated by a bridge from the actual village, counter mistrust and rejection of the village community. Even the spokesman for the resettlers, Michaelis, despite his commitment is hardly able to bring about a change in thinking in the adults. The village youths however do get over their resentment: Michaelis' daughter Hanne falls in love with Martin, the nephew of the village mayor. But Martin is also courted by the innkeeper Therese. When Martin decides for Hanne, Therese has the bridge destroyed in revenge causing a fatal accident. Afterwards, due to negligence, she causes a fire that soon affects half the village. The resettlers, whose camp is effectively separated from the village on account of the destroyed bridge, then swim through the river and help to save the village. The joint construction of a new bridge finally brings together newcomers and long-time residents. See less
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Jan 28, 1949 (Germany)

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29 cast members
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Karl Hellmer
Michaelis Michaelis   See fewer
Fritz Wagner
Martin Reinhardt Martin Reinhardt   See fewer
Arno Paulsen
Herr Reinhardt Herr Reinhardt   See fewer
Steffie Spira
Frau Reinhardt Frau Reinhardt   See fewer
Ilse Steppat
Therese Sander Therese Sander   See fewer
Albert Venohr
Sander Sander   See fewer
Hans Klering
Mankmoos Mankmoos   See fewer
Jeanette Schultze
Hanne Michaelis Hanne Michaelis   See fewer
Albert Hehn
Gerhard Wagner Gerhard Wagner   See fewer
Maria Besendahl
Frau Michaelis Frau Michaelis   See fewer
Thea Beyer
Actress Actress   See fewer
Gertrud Boll
Fräulein Hübner Fräulein Hübner   See fewer
Elfie Dugall
Lieschen Lieschen   See fewer
Hans Emons
Kunze Kunze   See fewer
Erich Freund
Palienka Palienka   See fewer
Maria Hofen
Frau Leuschner Frau Leuschner   See fewer
Ursula Kolmetz
Mariechen Mariechen   See fewer
Peter Marx
Junger Arbeiter Junger Arbeiter   See fewer
Karl Meixner
Hagerer Hagerer   See fewer
Ernst Sattler
Graubärtiger Graubärtiger   See fewer
Herbert Scholz
Dr. Gärtner Dr. Gärtner   See fewer
Hans Stiebner
Lämmchen Lämmchen   See fewer
Wolfgang Zeller
Blinder Blinder   See fewer
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