Overview
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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 11/8/1981
Runtime: 58 min
Director: Ken Burns
Writers: David McCullough
Top Cast
David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (voice)
Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice)
Arthur Miller
Self (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
Self (voice)
Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)
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