The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) | |
| Director(s) | Mark Robson |
| Producer(s) | William Perlberg, George Seaton |
| Top Genres | Action, Drama, Romance, War |
| Top Topics | Aviation, Korean War |
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The Bridges at Toko-Ri Overview:
The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by Mark Robson and produced by George Seaton and William Perlberg.
SYNOPSIS
A lawyer who is a naval air reserve officer reluctantly leaves his wife and children behind after he's called back into service. Soon, Brubaker receives his orders: to bomb five bridges that are of vital importance to the enemy. Despite his unhappiness at being back in action and his doubts about U.S. soldiers risking their lives on such a dangerous mission, Lieutenant Brubaker puts his life on the line.
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Academy Awards 1955 --- Ceremony Number 28 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Film Editing | Alma Macrorie | Nominated |
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The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954, Mark Robson)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Nov 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonWith the exception of Grace Kelly (the only significant female character in the film), none of Bridges at Toko-Ri?s main characters are ever explicitly scrutable. Even when the admiral, Fredric March, muses about the nature of war and the men who wage it, the film?s already established March?s thoug... Read full article
The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954, Mark Robson)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Nov 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonWith the exception of Grace Kelly (the only significant female character in the film), none of Bridges at Toko-Ri?s main characters are ever explicitly scrutable. Even when the admiral, Fredric March, muses about the nature of war and the men who wage it, the film?s already established March?s thoug... Read full article
The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954, Mark Robson)
on Nov 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonWith the exception of Grace Kelly (the only significant female character in the film), none of Bridges at Toko-Ri?s main characters are ever explicitly scrutable. Even when the admiral, Fredric March, muses about the nature of war and the men who wage it, the film?s already established March?s thoug... Read full article
The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954, Mark Robson)
on Nov 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonWith the exception of Grace Kelly (the only significant female character in the film), none of Bridges at Toko-Ri?s main characters are ever explicitly scrutable. Even when the admiral, Fredric March, muses about the nature of war and the men who wage it, the film?s already established March?s thoug... Read full article
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
By Amanda Garrett on Apr 16, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm reviewing The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954), starring William Holden and Grace Kelly. This article is part of The Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration hosted by The Wonderful World of Cinema. There are dozens of great World War II dramas, but there are relatively few old H... Read full article
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Quotes from The Bridges at Toko-Ri
Mike Forney: Judas, how'd you wind up in a smelly ditch in Korea?
Lt. Harry Brubaker: I was just asking myself that same question.
Lt. Harry Brubaker: Did you ever hear Admiral Tarrant go on about the war? About the chosen few who have to lay it on the line?
Mike Forney: Naw, Me and Nester don't do too much fraternizing with Admirals.
Mike Forney: [to Lt.Brubaker as he's about to be highlined to another ship] What's the matter sir? You look a little edgy. You know what I used to do? Go up to the forward edge of the flight deck and let the spray hit me right in the kisser. Works every time.
[shouting as he is hoisted away]
Mike Forney: You should try it Lieutenant!
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Facts about The Bridges at Toko-Ri
The Japanese resort hotel that appears in the film is modeled on the Fujiya Hotel, located in the village of Miyanoshita near Mount Fuji. This famous hotel was actually commissioned by the U.S. Army as a "rest and relaxation" hotel for American soldiers for several years after World War II, and possibly up to the Korean War. The exterior shots of the hotel are real, but the lobby scenes appear to be studio replicas of the original lobby.
The novel and film were based on actual missions flown by pilots of the U.S.S. Essex and U.S.S. Valley Forge against bridges at Majon-ni and Changnim-Ni, North Korea, in the winter of 1951-1952. The two rescue missions depicted in the film - the sea rescue of a pilot down in the Sea of Japan, and the attempted land rescue of a pilot down behind enemy lines -- both took place on the same day, February 8, 1952. However, unlike in the film, the jet pilot and rescue pilot from the U.S.S. Valley Forge who were shot down behind enemy lines both survived. They were captured by the North Koreans, taken to a prison camp, and released at the end of the war. At the time James Michener wrote his novel, the two pilots were officially listed as "Missing, presumed dead."
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