Brooklyn Bridge
1981 • Documentary | History
7.563 (17)
Ken Burns
Director
Amy Stechler
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
November 8, 1981
Duration
58 Min
Language
en
Popularity
1.3344
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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.
Cast
David McCullough
Paul Roebling
Julie Harris
Arthur Miller
Kurt Vonnegut
Dustin Stevens
