
Brooklyn Bridge
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.
Brooklyn Bridge
November 8, 1981
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Cast (9)

David McCullough
Self - Narrator (voice)

Paul Roebling
Washington Roebling (voice)

Julie Harris
Emily Roebling (voice)

Arthur Miller
Self (voice)

Kurt Vonnegut
Self (voice)

Richard Pini
Self (voice)

Fred Sherry
Self (voice)

Dustin Stevens
Self (voice)

Richard Rescia
Self (voice)
Crew (19)
Directing

Ken Burns
Director
Writing

David McCullough
Script Consultant

Amy Stechler
Writer
Production

Amy Stechler
Associate Producer

Buddy Squires
Associate Producer

Richard Kilberg
Executive Producer

Roger Sherman
Associate Producer

Roger Sherman
Production Manager
Sound

Lee Dichter
Sound Mixer

John Colby
Music Director
Art

James Madden
Title Designer
Camera

Ken Burns
Director of Photography

Terry Hopkins
Additional Photography

Buddy Squires
Additional Camera
Costume & Make-Up
No data availableCrew

Ken Burns
Cinematography
Editing
Lighting
No data availableVisual Effects

Jessica Spohn
Animation