Brooklyn Bridge
- IMDb link: 0082106
- IMDb rating: 7.5 (1,217 votes) Search
- Genres: History, Documentary
- Director: Ken Burns
- Cast: Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Richard Pini and others
- Release date: 1 Nov 1981
- Release year: 1981
- Runtime: 58 minutes
- Country: United States
- Keywords: infrastructure, construction work, bridge construction, national film registry, brooklyn bridge, new york city, suspension bridge, engineering, architecture, bridge building
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This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, tracing its transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.
The first documentary from American filmmaker Ken Burns, it chronicles the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, from the arduous construction process to its astounding legacy. Narrated by David McCullough, and featuring the voice talents of Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut, Richard Pini, Richard Rescia, Fred Sherry and Austin Stevens.
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