Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
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.
Director: Ken Burns
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David McCullough as Self - Narrator (voice) |
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Paul Roebling as Washington Roebling (voice) |
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Julie Harris as Emily Roebling (voice) |
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Arthur Miller as Self (voice) |
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Kurt Vonnegut as Self (voice) |
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Richard Pini as Self (voice) |
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Fred Sherry as Self (voice) |
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Dustin Stevens as Self (voice) |
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Richard Rescia as Self (voice) |
| Directing | Ken Burns | Director |
| Camera | Ken Burns | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Amy Stechler | Writer |
| Editing | Amy Stechler | Editor |
| Production | Amy Stechler | Associate Producer |
| Production | Buddy Squires | Associate Producer |
| Production | Roger Sherman | Associate Producer |
| Production | Richard Kilberg | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Ken Burns | Cinematography |
| Camera | Buddy Squires | Additional Camera |
| Production | Roger Sherman | Production Manager |
| Camera | Terry Hopkins | Additional Photography |
| Writing | David McCullough | Script Consultant |
| Visual Effects | Jessica Spohn | Animation |
| Sound | Lee Dichter | Sound Mixer |
| Art | James Madden | Title Designer |
| Sound | John Colby | Music Director |
| Editing | George Bunce | Online Editor |
| Editing | John Dowdell | Colorist |
| Sound | Jesse Carr | Music |
