A Bridge Too Far: Behind The Scenes Footage!

Ah ok I understand.

Thanks!

 

Some more footage of the making of the film.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocWQtEikXNI

 

It's one of Hollywood's more accurate depictions of history. They tried to focus on the story itself rather than expend their efforts and budget on special effects and a fictionalized version that might have increased their ticket sales.
In all honesty though, the all-star cast probably took up a large chunk of that budget and may have limited the amount available for special effects. Seem to recall that Ryan O'neal received $1 million for his efforts alone.

 

I love the sentimentality of this vid....The fact its filmed amateur style takes nothing away but adds to it in my view...The crowds say it all for me...Still remembered.

http://youtu.be/0hWIKYNSEPE

 

I had the privilege of knowing personally and talking at length a man who was part of the group (from the 82nd) that paddled across the river under fire. Tough ole bird he was. My dad and I asked if he wanted to go see the movie when it hit the theaters, but he declined. Said he saw it already, up close. He died just before the movie came out. I was a pall bearer at his funeral.

It was a great movie though. The jumping scenes takes me right back to the plane.

 

My brother was in the movie, but I think I said this before...One of the paras, refused to jump in the movie filming...It mattered nought that it was a movie..but the refusal brought an end to that soldiers para career I believe.

 

I loved ABTF and it is a great place to start. Even the book is only a good place to start. For a really good book on the Arnhem part, pick up Martin Middlebrook's Arnhem.

 

Yep another good book...Especially on the airlanding brigades part in the battle...

 

That'll do it. When a jumper freezes at the door for whatever reason, his jump status is terminated immediately. Also he will be transferred out of the company right away. Some guys get spooked even after tons of jumps. Funny how it happens.