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The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2005) movie poster

The Bridge of San Luis Rey is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Mary McGuckian, starring Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Gabriel Byrne. It is based on The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder and Russell Banks. It runs 2 hours and earned $1.9 million worldwide on a $24 million budget. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$1.9M
Metascore
25
budget
$24M
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Mary McGuckian
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$24M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bridge of San Luis Rey About?

The premise of The Bridge of San Luis Rey without spoilers, adapted from The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder and Russell Banks.

When a historic suspension bridge collapses, killing five people, a dedicated friar undertakes a heartfelt investigation into their lives. He seeks to understand the circumstances that brought them together at that fateful moment and explores the mysteries surrounding their individual journeys. The story delves into the interconnectedness of human lives and examines the profound question of destiny.

The Bridge of San Luis Rey Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • bridge
  • peru
  • rope bridge
  • friar
  • inquisition
  • accident
  • 18th century
  • disaster
  • priest
  • book
  • catholic
  • victim
+38 more
  • death
  • lima peru
  • heresy
  • trial
  • archbishop
  • f rated
  • farmhouse
  • hanging
  • catholic church
  • catholic priest
  • old age
  • cigar smoking
  • year 1714
  • interlinked stories
  • tragic event
  • crucifix
  • spain
  • court
  • globe
  • indian spanish
  • washing laundry
  • falling from height
  • mansion
  • dizziness
  • library
  • cross
  • theatre box
  • theater audience
  • mother son relationship
  • fan
  • virgin
  • sermon
  • humility
  • ambition
  • mirror
  • reference to god
  • flowers
  • passion
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Cast & crew

The Bridge of San Luis Rey Cast

Robert De Niro leads the cast, with Harvey Keitel and Gabriel Byrne. Directed by Mary McGuckian; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Bridge of San Luis Rey

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From the director

More from Mary McGuckian

More films directed by Mary McGuckian, best-rated first: The Price of Desire, A Girl From Mogadishu, Inconceivable and Intervention.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Bridge of San Luis Rey Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Bridge of San Luis Rey 25 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Bridge of San Luis Rey Box Office & Budget

The Bridge of San Luis Rey grossed $1.9 million worldwide on a $24 million budget, 8% of what it cost. $49,981 came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.9M

8% of its budget back

US & Canada
$50K
International
$1.9M
Budget
$24M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Videos

The Bridge of San Luis Rey Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Bridge of San Luis Rey.

Official Trailer
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Die Brücke von San Luis Rey” and “圣路伊斯大桥”.

Also known as
  • Die Brücke von San Luis Rey
  • 圣路伊斯大桥
  • El puente de San Luis Rey
  • Le Pont du roi Saint-Louis
  • A Ponte de San Luis Rey
  • Szent Lajos király hídja
  • Il ponte di San Luis Rey
  • Το μυστικό της γέφυρας
  • הגשר של סאן לואיס ריי
  • Мост короля Людовика Святого
  • Most osudu
  • Most przeznaczenia
+2 more
  • Міст короля Людовіка Святого
  • Most kralja Luja Svetog

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The Bridge of San Luis Rey FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Bridge of San Luis Rey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bridge of San Luis Rey?

The Bridge of San Luis Rey runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Bridge of San Luis Rey released?

The Bridge of San Luis Rey was released on June 10, 2005.

Who directed The Bridge of San Luis Rey?

The Bridge of San Luis Rey was directed by Mary McGuckian.

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Who is in the cast of The Bridge of San Luis Rey?

The Bridge of San Luis Rey stars Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Gabriel Byrne, among 5 credited actors.

How much did The Bridge of San Luis Rey make at the box office?

The Bridge of San Luis Rey grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($49,981 domestic, $1.9 million international) on a budget of $24 million.

How is The Bridge of San Luis Rey rated?

The Bridge of San Luis Rey has 25 on Metacritic.

Is The Bridge of San Luis Rey based on a book?

Yes. The Bridge of San Luis Rey is adapted from The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder, Russell Banks and Tappan Wilder.

Does The Bridge of San Luis Rey have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bridge of San Luis Rey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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