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The Bridges at Toko-Ri | Year: 1954 Classification: Drama Directed: - Mark Robson Actors/Actresses: - William Holden - Grace Kelly An Anti-War Film THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI gives a very realistic account of fighting during the Korean War. The movie also repeatedly raises questions about the futility of war. Most of those questions are asked by Lieutenant Harry Brubaker, a navy reserve pilot called back to duty from his job as a lawyer in civilian life. Brubaker is played by William Holden in one of his most unforgettable roles. Grace Kelly as Brubaker's wife has a minor but important part. The supporting cast of Fredric March, Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss and Earl Holliman is superb. Is This An Anti-War Movie? THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI gives a very realistic account of fighting during the Korean War which began over fifty years ago. In light of recent events, this film takes on a new significance.Tensions still exist between North Korea and several other countries including in particular the United States, Japan and South Korea. The same questions the movie raises in 1957 about the futility of war remain relevant today. Most of those questions are asked by Lieutenant Harry Brubaker, a navy reserve pilot called back to duty from his job as a lawyer in civilian life. Brubaker is played by William Holden in one of his most unforgettable roles. Grace Kelly as Brubaker's wife has a minor but important part. The supporting cast of Fredric March, Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss and Earl Holliman is superb. It Would Not Be The Same Without Grace Kelly Other reviewers have done an excellent job of discussing the plot of this film and related matters. I just wanted to add a few of my own thoughts. THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI is definitely a war movie but it also has Grace Kelly and a nice romantic interlude in the middle of the motion picture. Of all the war movies I can recall this is one of the most memorable. It is not because of the action, although the final action sequence seems to be particularly realistic. Instead it is because Holden's character goes through such agonies of conscience and the corresponding reaction of Grace Kelly is so believable. Mickey Rooney and Earl Holliman are terrific. In fact, this may be one of Mickey's very best roles in his long career. If I wanted to recommend a film on the Korean War, this would be my first choice. Buy The Bridges At Toko Ri at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Bridges At Toko Ri Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Bridges At Toko Ri This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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