The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944)
Overview
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.468 |
Directed By
Rowland V. Lee
Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Thornton Wilder
Howard Estabrook
Herman Weissman
Howard Estabrook
Benedict Bogeaus
Rowland V. Lee
Dimitri Tiomkin
TOP CAST
Lynn Bari
Michaela Villegas
Akim Tamiroff
Uncle Pio
Francis Lederer
Esteban / Manuel
Alla Nazimova
Doña Maria - The Marquesa
Louis Calhern
Don Andre - The Viceroy
Donald Woods
Brother Juniper
Blanche Yurka
The Abbess
Barton Hepburn
Don Gonzalo
Joan Lorring
Pepita
Emma Dunn
Doña Mercedes
Abner Biberman
Maita
Antonio Triana
Dancer at Viceroy's Party
Matthew Beard
Pancho
William H. O'Brien
Servant Peeking in Keyhole
Theodore von Eltz
Officer (uncredited)
Florence Auer
Palace Crow (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Wigged Courtier (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Extra at Viceroy's Party (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Uncle Pio's Servant (uncredited)
Michael Mark
Traveler to Lima (uncredited)
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