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.
Made in US
7.5/10
1981
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Cast
David McCullough
As Self - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
As Washington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris
As Emily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller
As Self (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
As Self (voice)
Richard Pini
As Self (voice)
Fred Sherry
As Self (voice)
Dustin Stevens
As Self (voice)
Richard Rescia
As Self (voice)
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