An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1961, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a drama and history film directed by Robert Enrico, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. A southerner in the American Civil War is about to be hanged from a bridge for sabotage when the noose suddenly breaks. After he plunges into the water below, he must find a way to free himself, evade enemy forces and flee to safety.
Who’s in it. An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge stars Roger Jacquet as Peyton Farquhar, Anne Cornaly as Abby Farquhar, Anker Larsen and Stéphane Fey as Union Officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (1961)?
- In US, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge worth watching?
- An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge?
- An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge stars Roger Jacquet, Anne Cornaly, Anker Larsen, Stéphane Fey and Jean-François Zeller.
- When was An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge released?
- An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.