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Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

7.5/10 1981 58m Released
DocumentaryHistory

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.

Director: Ken Burns
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Top Cast

David McCullough
David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice
 Paul Roebling
Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (v
 Julie Harris
Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice)
 Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller
Self (voice)
 Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut
Self (voice)
 Richard Pini
Richard Pini
Self (voice)
 Fred Sherry
Fred Sherry
Self (voice)
 Dustin Stevens
Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)
 Richard Rescia
Richard Rescia
Self (voice)

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