The Bridge of San Luis Rey

NR
1h 47m
1944
6 /10 (2)

Beautiful... Bewitching ... the Perichole ...

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.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1944-02-11

Top Billed 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

Florence Auer

Palace Crow (uncredited)

Matthew Beard

Pancho (uncredited)

Sidney Bracey

Wigged Courtier (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Extra at Viceroy's Party (uncredited)

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