The Bridge

Oct 27, 2006

1h 33m

★ 6.8

Be afraid of what lies beneath...

Overview

The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Easy There Tiger Productions

The Bridge Trailers

Cast

Self

Eric Geleynse

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Susan Ginwalla

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Caroline Pressley

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Gene Sprague

Self

Elizabeth 'Lisa' Smith

Self

Rachel Marker

Self

Tara Harrell

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Lyle Smith

Self

Dave Williams

Self

Christina Koelling

Self

Wally Manikow

Self

Mary Manikow

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4.5

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3.7

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