United States / Nov 08, 1981
58min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dustin Stevens | Self (voice) |
| Richard Rescia | Self (voice) |
Genres
DocumentaryHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Brooklyn Bridge |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Florentine Films, Thirteen |
| Official site | pbs.org |
| Release date | 8 novembre 1981 |
| Executive producer | Richard Kilberg |
| Production | Amy Stechler, Buddy Squires, Roger Sherman |
| Writer | Amy Stechler, David McCullough |
| Editing | Amy Stechler, George Bunce, John Dowdell |
| Cinematography | Ken Burns, Buddy Squires, Terry Hopkins |
| Assistant directors | Ken Burns |
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| Camera operators | Ken Burns, Buddy Squires, Terry Hopkins |
| Additional photography | Buddy Squires, Terry Hopkins, Ken Burns |
| Production design | James Madden |
| Art direction | James Madden |
| Set decoration | James Madden |
| Visual effects | Jessica Spohn |
| Music | Jesse Carr, Lee Dichter, John Colby |
| Sound | Lee Dichter, John Colby, Jesse Carr |
Release dates
Theatrical release
TV
United States / May 24, 1982 / G
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