The Bridge 1969
Directed by Hajrudin 'Šiba' Krvavac, *The Bridge* (1969) plunges viewers into the heart of wartime resistance with a gripping tale of sabotage and sacrifice.
Director: Hajrudin 'Šiba' Krvavac
Cast
Velimir Živojinović
Tigar
Slobodan 'Cica' Perović
Inženjer
Boris Dvornik
Zavatoni
Relja Bašić
Sova
Sibina Mijatović
Jelena
Boro Begović
Tihi
Jovan Janićijević 'Burduš'
Švercer
Igor Galo
Bambino
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
Oberst Mark von Felsen
Hannjo Hasse
Dr. Hoffmann
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bridge (1969) about?
The film follows a group of Partisan explosive experts on a dangerous mission to demolish a heavily guarded German-occupied bridge. Their only hope? Convince the bridge's architect to reveal its secrets—but he's torn between pride in his work and the greater cause.
Who directed The Bridge?
Hajrudin 'Šiba' Krvavac directed The Bridge, bringing his signature intensity to this war-time action drama.
Who stars in The Bridge?
The film features Velimir Živojinović, Slobodan 'Cica' Perović, Boris Dvornik, and Relja Bašić among its lead cast.
Is The Bridge (1969) worth watching?
As a war-time action thriller, *The Bridge* delivers tense set-pieces and historical authenticity. While IMDb doesn't rate it, its reputation as a classic of Yugoslav cinema makes it a compelling watch for fans of military drama.
How long is The Bridge?
The Bridge runs for 105 minutes.
About The Bridge (1969) — A Yugoslav War Thriller of Sabotage and Sacrifice
Directed by Hajrudin 'Šiba' Krvavac, *The Bridge* (1969) plunges viewers into the heart of wartime resistance with a gripping tale of sabotage and sacrifice. A crack team of Partisan explosive experts is tasked with destroying a seemingly indestructible bridge, a vital link for the advancing German forces. The challenge is monumental—German defenses are formidable, and the structure's weakness lies only in the mind of its architect, who refuses to betray his own creation. Tension simmers as loyalty clashes with duty, and every explosion carries the weight of irreversible choices.
Crafted as a war-time thriller, the film blends action with moral dilemmas, immersing audiences in a high-stakes game of wits and courage. Krvavac's direction infuses the narrative with gritty realism and pulse-pounding suspense, making *The Bridge* a standout in Yugoslav cinema.
