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Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

★ 7.6/10•1981•58m•G•Documentary•History

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.

Ken Burns · Director

Amy Stechler · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime58m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 8, 1981

Actors

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)

Richard Pini

Self (voice)

Fred Sherry

Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens

Dustin Stevens

Self (voice)

Richard Rescia

Self (voice)

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