The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
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- PG-13
- 2h 15min
- Drama, Romance
- 02 Jun 1995 (USA)
- Movie
Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 18 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Clint Eastwood | ... |
Robert Kincaid
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| Meryl Streep | ... |
Francesca Johnson
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| Annie Corley | ... |
Carolyn Johnson
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| Victor Slezak | ... |
Michael Johnson
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Jim Haynie | ... |
Richard Johnson
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| Sarah Zahn | ... |
Young Carolyn
(as Sarah Kathryn Schmitt)
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| Christopher Kroon | ... |
Young Michael
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| Phyllis Lyons | ... |
Betty
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| Debra Monk | ... |
Madge
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Richard Lage | ... |
Lawyer Peterson
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| Michelle Benes | ... |
Lucy Redfield
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Alison Wiegert | ... |
Child #1
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Brandon Bobst | ... |
Child #2
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Pearl Faessler | ... |
Wife
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R.E. 'Stick' Faessler | ... |
Husband
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| Tania Burt | ... |
Waitress #1
(as Tania Mishler)
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Billie McNabb | ... |
Waitress #2
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Art Breese | ... |
Cashier
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Lana Schwab | ... |
Saleswoman
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Larry Loury | ... |
UPS Driver
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James Rivers | ... |
James Rivers Band
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Mark A. Brooks | ... |
James Rivers Band
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Peter Cho | ... |
James Rivers Band
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Eddie Dejean Sr. | ... |
James Rivers Band
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Jason C. Brewer | ... |
James Rivers Band
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| Kyle Eastwood | ... |
James Rivers Band
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George Orrison | ... |
Café Patron
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Ken Billeter | ... |
Café Patron
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Judy Trask | ... |
Café Patron
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David Trask | ... |
Café Patron
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Edna Dolson | ... |
Café Patron
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Dennis McCool | ... |
Café Patron
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Michael C. Pommier | ... |
Café Patron
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Jana Corkrean | ... |
Café Patron
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M. Jane Seymour | ... |
Café Patron
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Karla Jo Soper | ... |
Café Patron
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Directed by
| Clint Eastwood | ||
Written by
| Richard LaGravenese | ... | (screenplay) |
| Robert James Waller | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Clint Eastwood | ... | producer |
| Kathleen Kennedy | ... | producer |
| Michael Maurer | ... | associate producer |
| Tom Rooker | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Lennie Niehaus | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack N. Green | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Joel Cox | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael Cipriano | ... | assistant film editor |
| Patrick Flannery | ... | assistant film editor |
| Mo Henry | ... | negative cutter |
| Bob Putynkowski | ... | color timer |
| Don Roth | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Ellen Chenoweth | ||
Production Design by
| Jeannine Oppewall | ||
Art Direction by
| William Arnold | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jay Hart | ||
Costume Design by
| Colleen Kelsall | ||
Makeup Department
| Michael Hancock | ... | makeup artist (as Mike Hancock) |
| J. Roy Helland | ... | hair stylist: Meryl Streep / makeup artist: Meryl Streep |
| Carol A. O'Connell | ... | hair stylist (as Carol O'Connell) |
Production Management
| Jim Behnke | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bill Bannerman | ... | first assistant director |
| Robert Lorenz | ... | second assistant director |
| Bill Bannerman | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Edward Aiona | ... | property master |
| Charles William Breen | ... | assistant art director (as Charles W. Breen) |
| Edward England | ... | construction coordinator |
| Tyler Osman | ... | construction foreman |
| Ricky Riggs | ... | stand-by painter |
| Michael Sexton | ... | assistant property master |
| Bill Gold | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
| Robert Lucas | ... | lead man (uncredited) |
| Tom Osman | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Chris Woodworth | ... | lead painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dick Alexander) |
| George H. Anderson | ... | dialogue editor (as George Anderson) |
| Bub Asman | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Patrick Bietz | ... | foley editor |
| Kevin Boyd | ... | cable |
| Neil Burrow | ... | foley editor |
| Willie D. Burton | ... | sound mixer |
| Lucy Coldsnow-Smith | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Samuel C. Crutcher | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mike Dobie | ... | sound effects editor |
| Les Fresholtz | ... | re-recording mixer (as Les Freshholtz) |
| Richard Friedman | ... | adr supervisor (as Dick Friedman) |
| Eric Gotthelf | ... | foley mixer |
| Joseph A. Ippolito | ... | dialogue editor (as Joey Ippolito) |
| Scott D. Jackson | ... | foley supervisor |
| Constance A. Kazmer | ... | dialogue editor |
| James J. Klinger | ... | sound effects editor |
| Gary Krivacek | ... | sound effects editor |
| Marvin E. Lewis | ... | boom operator (as Marvin Lewis) |
| Darrin Martin | ... | assistant sound editor |
| J Paul Morrisey | ... | sound effects editor (as John Morrisey) |
| Alan Robert Murray | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Kim Nolan | ... | assistant sound editor (as Kimberly Nolan) |
| Jayme S. Parker | ... | dialogue editor (as Jayme Parker) |
| Vern Poore | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Madeleine Swift | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Greg Thompson | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Butch Wolf | ... | foley editor |
| Matthew Harrison | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| Troy Porter | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Jeff Denes | ... | special effects |
| John Frazier | ... | production special effects consultant |
| Joe Pancake | ... | special effects |
| Francis Pennington | ... | special effects |
| Steve Riley | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Pauline Lomas | ... | stunts (as Pauline Arthur) |
| Shelley Phillips | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Stephen S. Campanelli | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Colin J. Campbell | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Bill Coe | ... | first assistant camera (as William Coe) |
| Dick Deats | ... | key grip (as Dicky Deats) |
| Jerry C. Deats | ... | dolly grip |
| Frank R. Jimenez Jr. | ... | rigging gaffer (as Frankie R. Jimenez Jr.) |
| Michael E. Matteson | ... | best boy grip |
| Ken Regan | ... | still photographer |
| Frank Scheidbach | ... | assistant lighting technician |
| John Waldo | ... | second assistant camera (as John A. Waldo) |
| Dean M. Simmon | ... | film loader (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| James P. Axiotis | ... | extras casting (as James Axotis) |
| Gabriela Leff | ... | casting assistant (as Gabby Leff) |
| Michealle Vanderpool | ... | casting (as Michelle Vanderpool-Kohrs) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Davenport | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Kelly Lindquist | ... | set costumer: men |
| Deedee Montesanto | ... | set costumer: women |
Location Management
| Ken Haber | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Robert Fernandez | ... | scoring mixer (as Bobby Fernandez) |
| Donald Harris | ... | music editor |
| Bruce Ricker | ... | music consultant |
| Peter Afterman | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cate Hardman | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Gene Biernot | ... | transportation captain |
| Keith Dillin | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Larry Stelling | ... | picture car coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Marco Barla | ... | unit publicist |
| Lisa A. Becker | ... | production secretary |
| Adam Bernhard | ... | production associate |
| Paul A. Calabria | ... | animal trainer (as Paul Calabria) |
| B. Ted Deiker | ... | production associate |
| Matt Freeman | ... | assistant: Kathleen Kennedy |
| James W. Gavin | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Jeff Kloss | ... | production accountant (as Jeffrey Kloss) |
| Linda Mason | ... | craft service |
| Jason McGatlin | ... | assistant production secretary |
| Erich Moeller | ... | production associate |
| Maggie Pierson | ... | assistant: Meryl Streep |
| Ken Regan | ... | technical consultant |
| David Romano | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Melissa Rooker | ... | assistant: Clint Eastwood |
| Kara Sjoblom-Bay | ... | production associate (as Kara Sjoblom) |
| Roselyn Winward | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Channing Work | ... | production associate |
| Gillian Wynn | ... | production associate |
| Kaylene Carlson | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jenny Elsinger | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
| Joe Hyams | ... | studio publicity executive (uncredited) |
| Tony Kerum | ... | caterer (uncredited) |
| Stephen A. Marinaccio II | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Gerald F. Nichols | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents)
- Amblin Entertainment (producer)
- Malpaso Productions (producer)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1995) (United States) (theatrical)
- Elliniki Kinimatografiki Enosi (ELKE) (1995) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1995) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1995) (France) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1996) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1996) (Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS) (Pan and scan)
- Warner Home Video (1996) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Warner Home Video (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1998) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Canada) (DVD) (widescreen)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD) (widescreen) (Deluxe Edition)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (United States) (DVD) (included as part of the "Clint Eastwood Collection")
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1995) (India) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1995) (Canada) (theatrical)
- 7flix (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- CinéCinémas (1998) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Seven Network (2020) (Australia) (tv)
- Varus Video (1995) (Russia) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. (Spain)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Avid Film Composer (edited on)
- BT Industrial Supply (expendables)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Citizens of Madison County, Iowa (the producers gratefully acknowledge the invaluable help and cooperation of: for their support and friendship during the production of this film)
- Citizens of West Des Moines, Iowa (the producers gratefully acknowledge the invaluable help and cooperation of: for their support and friendship during the production of this film)
- Citizens of Winterset, Iowa (the producers gratefully acknowledge the invaluable help and cooperation of: for their support and friendship during the production of this film)
- DTS (in selected theaters)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Iowa Film Commission (the producers gratefully acknowledge the invaluable help and cooperation of: for their support and friendship during the production of this film)
- Malpaso Records (soundtrack on)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (camera and lenses)
- Technicolor (color film)
- Tony's Food Service (catering)
- Truck Brokers (logistics management)
- Vista Group (the producers gratefully acknowledge the invaluable help and cooperation of: for their support and friendship during the production of this film)
- WB Music Corp. (copyright owner: all original music compositions)
- Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (copyright owner: all original music compositions)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The path of Francesca Johnson's (Meryl Streep's) future seems destined when an unexpected fork in the road causes her to question everything she had come to expect from life. While her husband and children are away at the Illinois State Fair in the summer of 1965, Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood) happens to turn into the Johnson farm and asks Francesca for directions to Roseman Bridge. Francesca later learns that he was in Iowa on assignment from National Geographic Magazine. She is reluctant seeing that he's a complete stranger, and then she agrees to show him to the bridges and gradually she talks about her life from being a war-bride from Italy which sets the pace for this bittersweet and all-too-brief romance of her life. Through the pain of separation from her secret love and the stark isolation she feels as the details of her life consume her, she writes her thoughts of the four-day love affair which took up three journals. The journals are found by her children after the lawyer was going over Francesca's will and all of the contents which produces a key to her hope chest in the bedroom which contained some of hers and Robert's things. The message they take from the diaries is to what you what you have to do to be happy in life. After learning that Robert Kincaid's cremated remains were scattered off Roseman Bridge and that their mother requested that she too be cremated and her ashes to be scattered off Roseman Bridge, the children must decide whether to honor their mother's final wishes or bury her alongside their father as the family had planned. Adapted from the novel by Robert James Waller, this is the story of a special love that happens just once in a lifetime, if you're lucky.
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| Taglines | The human heart has a way of making itself large again even after it's been broken into a million pieces. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $24,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $182,016,617 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the argument in the kitchen, Robert cries a little bit and turns his back to the camera, so we don't see him. When shooting the scene, Meryl Streep asked Clint Eastwood why he was filming it like that, if by doing so he was missing the opportunity to shine as an actor. Eastwood replied that the scene worked better without seeing Robert cry directly. Streep was then amazed and had praised the director's talent for thinking more about the moment, than his chance to shine as an actor. See more » |
| Goofs | When Francesa and Robert are standing in the kitchen one night, the kitchen window over the sink shows it is dark outside. The camera swings to a shot of the refrigerator and in the background is a window but instead of being dark it is daylight outside. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Clock (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Doe Eyes (Love Theme from 'The Bridges Of Madison County') See more » |
| Quotes |
Robert Kincaid:
This kind of certainty comes but just once in a lifetime. See more » |