Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990)
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- PG-13
- 2h 6min
- Drama
- 01 Nov 1990 (Germany)
- Movie
Set during World War II, an upper-class family begins to fall apart due to the conservative nature of the patriarch and the progressive values of his children.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Paul Newman | ... |
Walter Bridge
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| Saundra McClain | ... |
Harriet
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| Joanne Woodward | ... |
India Bridge
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| Margaret Welsh | ... |
Carolyn Bridge
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John Bell | ... |
Douglas Bridge - as a boy
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| Kyra Sedgwick | ... |
Ruth Bridge
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| Simon Callow | ... |
Dr. Alex Sauer
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Remak Ramsay | ... |
Virgil Barron
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Addison Myers | ... |
Man at Businessmen's Table
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Roger Burget | ... |
Man at Businessmen's Table
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| Blythe Danner | ... |
Grace Barron
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| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Mr. Gadbury
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| Gale Garnett | ... |
Mabel Ong
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Al Christy | ... |
Judge
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| Joe Tinoco | ... |
Plaintiff
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Ben Stephenson | ... |
Law Clerk
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Diane Kagan | ... |
Julia
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Alison Sneegas | ... |
Band Vocalist
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Mark Yonally | ... |
Youth at High School Dance
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| Buck Baker | ... |
Scoutmaster
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| Robert Sean Leonard | ... |
Douglas Bridge (grown-up)
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Danny Cox | ... |
Country Club Steward
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| Robyn Rosenfeld | ... |
Genevieve
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Roch Leibovici | ... |
Watch Seller on the Quai
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| Hubert Saint-Macary | ... |
Copyist in the Louvre
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Laurence Goua | ... |
Principal Can-Can Dancer
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The Nicolodis | ... |
Moulin Rouge Tumblers
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Judy Judd | ... |
First Bridge Player
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| Nora Denney | ... |
Second Bridge Player
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| Robert Levine | ... |
Avrum Rhinegold
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Charles Perkins | ... |
Jazz Musician
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Allen Monroe | ... |
Jazz Musician
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Richard Ross | ... |
Jazz Musician
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Milton Abel | ... |
Jazz Musician
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Spencer Keesee | ... |
Couperin
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| Marcus Giamatti | ... |
Gil Davis
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Robin Humphrey | ... |
Bridal Gown Lady
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Kathy Quinn-Byrne | ... |
Paquita
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John Anthony | ... |
Rod
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Jennifer Conforti | ... |
Rod's Girl
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Tom Hall | ... |
Aztec Room Waiter
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Joanne Carr | ... |
Prison Matron
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| Robert Westenberg | ... |
Ruth's Boyfriend
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| Florence Hall | ... |
The Barrons' Maid
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Lee Lambert | ... |
Corporal Cipkowski
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Jocelyn Hamilton | ... |
Florist's Assistant
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Andy Knott | ... |
Flower Shop Owner
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Melissa Newman | ... |
Young India at the pool
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| Linden Ashby | ... |
(uncredited)
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John Paul Biscanin | ... |
Neighborhood Boy (uncredited)
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| Will C. | ... |
Youth at High School Dance (uncredited)
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Jérôme Frazer | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Daniel Johnson | ... |
Scout ceremony audience member (uncredited)
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| Malachy McCourt | ... |
Dr. Forster (uncredited)
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Richard Alan Nichols | ... |
Italian Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James Ivory | ||
Written by
| Evan S. Connell | ... | (novels "Mr. Bridge" and "Mrs. Bridge") |
| Ruth Prawer Jhabvala | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Humbert Balsan | ... | associate producer: France |
| Robert A. Halmi | ... | executive producer (as Robert Halmi) |
| Mary Kane | ... | associate producer |
| Ismail Merchant | ... | producer |
Music by
| Richard Robbins | ||
Cinematography by
| Tony Pierce-Roberts | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Humphrey Dixon | ||
| Andrew Marcus | ... | co-editor |
Editorial Department
| Mark Ginsberg | ... | color timer |
| Kelly Irvine | ... | apprentice editor |
| Kate McDonald Roth | ... | assistant editor (as Kate McDonald) |
| Susan E. Novick | ... | apprentice editor (as Sue Novick) |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies advisor (as Joseph Violante) |
Casting By
| Joanna Merlin | ||
Production Design by
| David Gropman | ||
Art Direction by
| Karen Schulz Gropman | ... | (as Karen Schulz) |
Set Decoration by
| Joyce Anne Gilstrap | ... | (as Joyce Gilstrap) |
Costume Design by
| Carol Ramsey | ||
Makeup Department
| Vera Mitchell | ... | hair stylist |
| Lisa Tomblin | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Toy Van Lierop | ... | makeup artist (as Toy Russell-Vanlierop) |
| Monty Westmore | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Newman |
| Cécile Gentilin | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Donald Rosenfeld | ... | production supervisor |
| Clément Sentilhes | ... | assistant unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Patrick Delabrière | ... | assistant director: France |
| Matthew H. Rowland | ... | second assistant director (as Matthew Rowland) |
| David Sardi | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| William Acedo | ... | lead man (as William Xavier Acedo) |
| Buck Buchan | ... | greensman |
| Régis Des Plas | ... | art director: France |
| Edward E. Dischner | ... | lead carpenter (as Ed Dischner) |
| Laura Eisen | ... | carpenter |
| Charles Elson | ... | carpenter |
| Stephen Goldblatt | ... | scenic artist |
| Sandy Hamilton | ... | property master |
| Kelly Hemenway | ... | assistant construction coordinator |
| Martin E. Herst | ... | carpenter (as Martin Herst) |
| Deborah Morgan | ... | second props |
| Jeff Owens | ... | construction coordinator |
| Roseanna Sacco | ... | assistant art director: France (as Rosanna Sacco) |
| Joseph Weissbeck | ... | on-set dresser (as Joe Weissbeck) |
| Eric Luling | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Shelly McKnight | ... | set painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Lori Ben-Yakir | ... | sound editor |
| David Boulton | ... | adr recordist |
| Randall Coleman | ... | adr editor |
| Bill Fibben | ... | boom operator |
| Tom Fleischman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Hein | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tony Martinez | ... | sound editor |
| Clark McCarron | ... | production sound recordist: uncredited, Canadian locations |
| Sylvia Menno | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ed Novick | ... | sound mixer |
| Deborah Wallach | ... | adr editor |
| Dan Edelstein | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Shari Johanson | ... | apprentice sound editor (uncredited) |
| Brian Vancho | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ken Owen | ... | special effects (as Ken Owen) |
| Jeff Owens | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Don Tipton | ... | special effects |
| David Neil Trifunovich | ... | special effects supervisor: Canada (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Aaron Anawalt | ... | camera trainee |
| Mikki Ansin | ... | still photographer |
| Bonnie Blake | ... | second assistant camera |
| Steve Cohagan | ... | best boy electric |
| William Farber | ... | gaffer |
| Toulouse Holliday | ... | best boy grip |
| John Janusek | ... | third grip |
| Larry Pizer | ... | photographer: Canada |
| Michael L. Smith | ... | Rigging Key Grip: unconfirmed |
| Keith Talley | ... | key grip |
| Andy Taylor | ... | third electrician |
| Jeffery J. Tufano | ... | first assistant camera (as Jeff Tufano) |
| Steve Gilbert | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
| John Buzz Moyer | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Eric Schmidt | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Kevin Welsh | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Neal Wilde | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Laura Nelson | ... | casting: Kansas City |
| Tricia Tomey | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yan Cadran | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Linda Carol Flake | ... | costume assistant (as Linda Flake) |
| Noelle Lewis | ... | second wardrobe |
| Varcra Russal | ... | assistant costume designer |
| J. Stanley Tucker | ... | special costume consultant |
| Marcia Whitney | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Alexandre Déon | ... | location manager: France |
| Joe Friedman | ... | location scout: France |
| Patsy Nichols | ... | assistant location manager |
| Lisa W. Strout | ... | location manager (as Lisa Strout) |
Music Department
| Robert Black | ... | conductor |
| Michael Farrow | ... | music recordist (as Mike Farrow) |
| Sue Fisher | ... | music recordist |
| Robert Stewart | ... | orchestrator |
| John Moses | ... | musician: clarinetist (uncredited) |
| Blair Tindall | ... | musician: oboe (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lisa Krueger | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jim Deck | ... | transportation coordinator |
| George Dixon | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Troy Flynn | ... | driver |
| Gracie Klein | ... | driver |
| Jeanine Klein | ... | driver |
| Evan Skinner | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Elizabeth Aldrich | ... | choreographer |
| Deborah Bacquel | ... | production auditor |
| Bob Dole | ... | Shakespearean tutor: Paul Newman (as Senator Bob Dole) |
| Helen Elswit | ... | assistant (as Helen Ostenberg) |
| Tom Freeman | ... | assistant: James Ivory |
| Judy-Anne Goldman | ... | assistant production secretary |
| Charlotte Gosset | ... | choreographer: France |
| Joseph Kuhr | ... | assistant |
| David Lane | ... | assistant |
| Susan Lawrence | ... | assistant |
| Thomas Marshall | ... | assistant |
| Vito Mirabella | ... | assistant |
| Maggie Murphy | ... | on-set production assistant |
| Darice O'Mara | ... | assistant: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward |
| Kimberly Payne | ... | assistant (as Kim Payne) |
| Patricia Saverino | ... | production secretary: France |
| Randi Snitz | ... | assistant |
| Daniel Soane | ... | assistant |
| Christina Stauffer | ... | on-set production assistant (as Tina Stauffer) |
| Elizabeth Swisher | ... | assistant |
| Daniel E. Taylor | ... | assistant (as Daniel Taylor) |
| Patti Watkins | ... | production secretary |
| Teresa Zaccagno | ... | office manager: New York |
| Damienne Caron | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Benjamin Meade | ... | set electronics (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Kirk Doan | ... | special thanks: Manions International Action House, Inc. |
| Gary Gonder | ... | special thanks: The Missouri Film Commission |
| Chuck Haddix | ... | special thanks: Marr Sound Archives and Conservatory Library, University Libraries, University of Missouri, Kansas City |
| Dale Jones | ... | special thanks: Manions International Action House, Inc. |
| Terry McEvoy | ... | special thanks: The City of Ottawa Film Police |
| William Morris | ... | special thanks: Manions International Action House, Inc. |
| John Selzer | ... | special thanks: Shawnee Mission West High School Music Department |
| Jeff Springer | ... | special thanks: Manions International Action House, Inc. |
| Joe Tucker | ... | special thanks: Manions International Action House, Inc. |
| Barbara Zimmermann | ... | special thanks |
| Matthew Zimmermann | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Miramax (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- Miramax (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Cecchi Gori Entertainment (1991) (Italy) (theatrical)
- CineVox Filmverleih (1991) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1990) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Gativideo (1991) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Gaumont (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Look Filmes (1991) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Palace Pictures (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Toho-Towa (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- 4 Front Video (1994) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (reprint)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- CNR Film & Video (1991) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1991) (Canada) (VHS)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- HBO Home Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- HBO Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1991) (Canada) (VHS)
- Palace Video (1991) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- PolyGram Video (1994) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (reprint)
- Premiere Home Video (1991) (Australia) (VHS)
- René Malo Vidéo (1991) (Canada) (VHS) (Quebec)
- Vivivideo (1991) (Italy) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- T.A.B. Cutting (negative cutting)
- The Effects House (opticals)
- Rogers & Cowan/PMK (publicity)
- Sound One Corporation (post-production facilities)
- Balsmeyer and Everett (main title sequence designed by)
- RCA Recording Studios (music recorded at)
- RCA Studio C (music recorded at)
- Passport Recording (music recorded at)
- Brunschwig & Fils (fabrics and wall coverings by)
- Credit Lyonnais (thanks)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Gieves & Hawkes (special thanks)
- Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing (vintage clothing rentals)
- KFDI (thanks: for Tornado broadcast)
- Killiam Shows (thanks: for World War II footage)
- Missouri Film Commission (thanks)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Musée du Louvre, Paris (thanks)
- RCA Records (soundtrack)
- Reeltime Creative (trailer music)
- The City of Ottawa Film Office (thanks)
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
It's about a five member family. The father is a conservative and traditional person who directs the family. The mother is at home, she tries to hold together the family, while Mr. Bridge works as a lawyer. The children have just grown up, and the complications are derived from that they have a more modern view of life.
Written by Kornel Osvart |
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| Taglines | Divided by time and tradition. United by love and hope. The story of an unforgettable family. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Several scenes with the Bridge children as toddlers and grade schoolers were shot, but were left on the cutting room floor, except for a few excerpts that appeared as home movies prior to the opening-credits roll. Joanne Woodward, who was 59 years old at the time of filming, told the Feb 1991 Interview magazine that the decision to leave those scenes out was made because she "didn't look young enough to have those young children." See more » |
| Goofs | In the DVD version, when the awning is ripped from the country club during the tornado, the wire pulling it is clearly visible. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Rocky V/Child's Play 2/Home Alone/The Nasty Girl (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Wah! Hoo! See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Shakespearean Tutor to Mr. Newman---Senator Bob Dole. See more » |
| Quotes |
India Bridge:
[as a tornado rages outside the room they are in]
Walter, don't you think we might be better off downstairs in the basement? Walter Bridge: India, for twenty years I've been telling you when something will happen and when it will not happen. Now, have I ever, on some significant occasion been proved wrong? See more » |