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 as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Paul Roebling as Washington Roebling (voice)
- Julie Harris as Emily Roebling (voice)
- Arthur Miller as Self (voice)
- Kurt Vonnegut as Self (voice)
- Richard Pini as Self (voice)
- Fred Sherry as Self (voice)
- Dustin Stevens as Self (voice)
- Richard Rescia as Self (voice)