The Bridge (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1942, The Bridge is a war film directed by Konstantine Pipinashvili, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. A Soviet army unit finds a bridge over a river blown up. The Ilo Gigauri Battalion is tasked with rebuilding it. Under constant enemy artillery fire, the fighters work selflessly to rebuild the bridge and successfully complete their combat mission.
Who’s in it. The Bridge stars Giorgi Shavgulidze as ilo, Medea Japaridze as manana, Giorgi Pronispireli as giorgi and Pyotr Dolzhanov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Bridge sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bridge tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bridge (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bridge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bridge worth watching?
- The Bridge holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bridge?
- The Bridge stars Giorgi Shavgulidze, Medea Japaridze, Giorgi Pronispireli, Pyotr Dolzhanov and Pavel Ermilov.
- When was The Bridge released?
- The Bridge was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.