In 1714 Peru, a friar is tried by the Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge.
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| F. Murray Abraham | ... | ||
| Kathy Bates | ... | ||
| Gabriel Byrne | ... | ||
| Geraldine Chaplin | ... | ||
| Robert De Niro | ... |
Archbishop of Peru
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| Émilie Dequenne | ... | ||
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Adriana Domínguez | ... | |
| Harvey Keitel | ... | ||
| Samuel Le Bihan | ... |
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| Pilar López de Ayala | ... | ||
| John Lynch | ... | ||
| Dominique Pinon | ... |
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| Michael Polish | ... | ||
| Jim Sheridan | ... | ||
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In early 19th Century Peru an old Inca rope bridge collapses, plunging five travelers to their deaths in the Andean chasm below. Brother Juniper, who was within minutes of being on the bridge himself, becomes obsessed with discovering how five people of differing class and circumstances came to be on the bridge at that moment. The Catholic friar wants to know if it was mere existential happenstance or part of God's cosmic plan. After researching the lives of the victims for five years and publishing his findings in a book, he is accused of heresy by the worldly Archbishop of Lima and is put on trial for his life by the Inquisition. Written by duke1029@aol.com
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22 December 2004 (Spain) See more »Also Known As:
El puente de San Luis Rey See more »Box Office
Budget:
$24,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$12,665 (USA) (17 June 2005)Gross:
$42,880 (USA) (17 June 2005)Company Credits
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Obvious miniature when the ship carrying the Marquesa to Spain is seen. See more »Quotes
Archbishop of Peru: [to the Abbess] Fortunately I count the cessationn of these meetings as one of the benefits of dying.See more »
The Bridge of San Luis Rey, a film that held a minor theatrical release in 2005, spotlights an all star cast including Kathy Bates, F. Murray Abraham, Roberto DeNiro and Gabriel Byrne. Based on the novel by Thornton Wilder, it is the philosophical quest to find out whether or not our lives are decided by fate or by accident. The story takes place during the Colonial period of Spanish rule in Peru and this allows for grand scenery, art, and costume design that gives the film a very attractive look. The story is not so much based on plot and pace but rather a honest, timed look at the lives of the characters and their relationships with others. It reveals love in its many aspects. From Kathy Bates' Marquesa character seeking the love of her daughter, and Harvey Keitel parental love and affection for the actress "La Perichola" to the fraternal love of silent twin Indian brothers, and the love committed to God and society as portrayed by the nuns in the film. This is not a action, period piece but rather a sure handed viewing into the lives of the characters within an exquisite setting. This is a film that may not be accessible to most viewers. All in all a solid film with some lovely performances.
Grade: B