''The Bridge'' is a 1992

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based on the novel by Maggie Hemingway. Directed by

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, it stars

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, Anthony Higgins, and

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. It was released in 1992.

Synopsis

In the hot summer of 1887, life seems idyllic when Isobel Hetherington and her three young daughters moved into their seaside residence. But when

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arrives for his annual painting visit, a chain of events set off to change their lives forever. Overcome by his first sight of Isobel, Steer immediately decides to capture her on canvas; and as the painting grows, so does their love for each other. But jealousy and tragedy eventually force them to confront reality.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of this film was released in 1992 by Demon Records. # Opening Titles: "Painting" (2:03) # Quay House (2:03) # Arriving In Suffolk (2:17) # The Storm (3:28) # Reginald & Isobel Return to London (3:09) # The Sitting (2:19) # Walberswick Fete (4:27) # Fireworks (1:45) # France (4:38) # The Kiss (1:44) # Love Theme: 'I Only Have One Subject Now' (2:18) # Reginald's Proposition (1:52) # Mr. Todd's Release (1:27) # What Did You See Emma? (1:29) # The Garden (2:25) # Leaving Without Saying Goodbye (1:20) # We've Come To An Arrangement (0:55) # The Bridge (03:42) # End Titles: "Steer's Theme" (2:54)

Home media releases

The film was released on VHS in 1992, but it has never been released as a

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. It is currently available through a number of

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subscription channels.

External links

''The Bridge'' (1992 film)
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