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The Night the Bridge Fell Down
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The Night the Bridge Fell Down

1980-09-06 · 194 min · ★ 5.8

Action · Drama · Thriller · TV Movie

A group of random individuals get stranded on a bridge that begins collapsing at both ends. Not only that, but there's a gun-wielding bank robber using the bridge as his means of escape refusing to let any of the rescuers draw near the survivors. Time is running out ...

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Directors
Georg Fenady
Production companies
Irwin Allen Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James MacArthurJames MacArthurCal Miller
Desi Arnaz Jr.Desi Arnaz Jr.Johnny Pyle
Char FontaneChar FontaneDee
Richard GillilandRichard GillilandHarvey Lewis
Leslie NielsenLeslie NielsenPaul Warren
Eve PlumbEve PlumbTerry Kelly
Barbara RushBarbara RushElaine Howard
Gregory SierraGregory SierraDiego Ramirez
Francine YorkFrancine YorkEllen
Ted GehringTed GehringPolice Chief
Colleen DavisJudy
Pilar Del ReyPilar Del ReyMaria
Brendon BooneBrendon BooneMarty
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallWarren Meech
Susan LanierSusan LanierJane
Steven MarloSteven MarloGrogan
Larry PennellLarry PennellChief Barrett
Marlina VegaIsabel
Elizabeth RogersElizabeth Rogers
Ray Nunez

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