The Bridge at Remagen

The Bridge at Remagen Movie Poster Country United States Directed by John Guillermin Release Date June 25, 1969 Language English German Studio The Wolper Organization, Ltd. Distributor United Artists Main Cast Character Actor Lieutenant Phil Hartman George Segal Major Paul Krüger Robert Vaughn Sergeant Angelo Ben Gazzara Major Barnes Bradford Dillman General Shinner E.G. Marshall Generaloberst von Brock Peter van Eyck Hauptmann Otto Baumann Joachim Hansen

The Bridge at Remagen is a 1969 World War II film that focuses on a unit in the U.S. Army's exhausted 27th Armored Infantry that is ordered to seize the bridge near the city of Remagen, on the Rhine River, in order to prevent the retreat of 75,000 German troops. Lieutenant Phil Hartman (George Segal) leads the mission, while a German Major (Robert Vaughn) defies orders to destroy the bridge and instead attempts to hold the bridge to allow the German troops to escape. The cast also includes Bo Hopkins, Paul Prokop, and Vit Olmer.

The following weapons were used in the film The Bridge at Remagen:

Rifles/Carbines

M1 Garand

US troops are armed with the M1 Garand.

M1 Garand - .30-06

A US soldier fires his M1 Garand at a German sniper.

M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine is seen in the hands of several US officers, including Lt. Phil Hartman (George Segal). A few of the Carbines are seen with the anachronistic curved 30 round magazine.

Late model M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine

Captain John Colt (Paul Prokop) holding a late model M1 Carbine with the anachronistic 30 round "banana clip" magazine and bayonet lug.

Lieutenant Phil Hartman (George Segal) holding a late model M1 Carbine with the anachronistic 30 round "banana clip" magazine.

Major Barnes (Bradford Dillman) holds his M1 Carbine with the correct 15 round magazine, but with the anachronistic bayonet lug.

Karabiner 98k

German soldiers carry the Karabiner 98k throughout the film.

Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser

A German soldier holding his Karabiner 98k.

Machine Guns

.50 AN/M2

The .50 AN/M2 is mounted on US M24 Chaffee tanks.

.50 AN/M2, flexible mount - .50 BMG

The Browning M2 Aircraft mounted on the M24 Chaffee tank.

Browning M1919A4

The Browning M1919A4 .30 cal machine gun is seen in its vehicle-mounted role, most notably on Lieutenant Hartman's jeep as well as the jeep transporting Captain Colt and one of the US Army half-tracks.

Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield

The Browning M1919A4 mounted on the jeep of Captain Colt (Paul Prokop).

Lieutenant Hartman (George Segal) behind the M1919A4 mounted on a half-track.

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB is mounted on US M24 Chaffee tanks and half-tracks.

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG

The Browning M2HB mounted on a burning M24 Chaffee tank.

Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) firing the Browning M2HB mounted on the half-track.

Browning Automatic Rifle

US forces are seen using an early model of the Browning Automatic Rifle.

Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06

Lt. Hartman (George Segal) checks out an early model Browning Automatic Rifle.

A US soldier fires his early model Browning Automatic Rifle.

ZB26

German soldiers are seen firing ZB26 light machine guns from a defensive position.

ZB26 light machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser

German soldiers firing their ZB26 light machine guns from a defensive position.

MG42

German forces are also seen with the MG42 machine gun.

MG42 with bipod extended - 7.92x57mm Mauser

German soldiers firing the MG42 from a window.

MG 34

German forces are also seen with the MG 34 machine gun.

MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

German soldiers firing the MG 34 from "Flak 88" position.

Submachine Guns

M1928A1 Thompson

The M1928A1 Thompson is seen in the hands of Corporal Grebs (Bo Hopkins) and other US soldiers.

M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP

Corporal Grebs (Bo Hopkins) holding his Thompson.

On the left, note the three magazines taped together on the Thompson carried by Private Slavek (Steve Sabor).

A US soldier firing his Thompson.

A Thompson is held by Private Slavek (Steve Sabor).

MP40

German troops are armed with the MP40. Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) also carries a captured MP40 throughout the film.

MP40 - 9x19mm

Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) holding his captured MP40.

A Hitler Youth member holding his MP40.

Handguns

Walther P38

A Walther P38 is carried by German officers, including Major Paul Kreuger (Robert Vaughn).

Walther P38 - 9x19mm

Major Paul Kreuger (Robert Vaughn) fires his Walther P38 pistol.

Colt M1911A1

Major Barnes (Bradford Dillman) is seen with a holstered Colt M1911A1 pistol.

Colt M1911A1 pistol - .45 ACP

Major Barnes (Bradford Dillman) carrying a holstered M1911A1.

Luger P08

Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) is seen carrying a captured Luger P08 pistol in his holster.

Luger P08 pistol - 9x19mm

Sergeant Angelo (Ben Gazzara) carrying a captured Luger P08 pistol in his holster.

Others

LP-42 Flare Pistol

Lieutenant Zimring (Vit Olmer) is seen removing a LP-42 Flare Pistol.

LP-42 Flare Pistol - 26.65mm

Zimring removing a LP-42 Flare Pistol.

Panzerfaust

German forces are seen using the Panzerfaust anti-tank shell.

Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead

A German soldier fires the Panzerfaust from a window.

M2 Mortar

US forces are seen using the M2 Mortar.

M2 Mortar - 60mm

US soldiers fires the M2 Mortar.

85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K)

Soviet 85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) AA-guns are used by German soldiers standing in for 88mm Flaks.

85mm Air Defense Gun M1939 (52-K) - 85×629mm R

2 Inch M3 Smoke Mortar

The M24 Chaffee tank is equipped with 2-inch M3 smoke mortar, mounted on the left of the 75mm main gun. This weapon is identical with the British Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I smoke mortar.

Bomb Thrower, 2 inch, Mk I (UK) / 2 inch M3 Mortar (US) - 50.8mm smoke bomb

The muzzle of M3 smoke mortar is seen on the left of the 75mm main gun.