The Bridge of San Luis Rey_
"Beautiful... Bewitching ... the Perichole ..."
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.
Starring
Lynn Bari, Akim Tamiroff, Francis Lederer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Bridge of San Luis Rey was released 82 years ago in 1944.
Overview
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of ea...
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (20)
Lynn Bari
Michaela Villegas
Akim Tamiroff
Uncle Pio
Francis Lederer
Esteban / Manuel
Alla Nazimova
Doña Maria - The Marquesa
Louis Calhern
Don Andre - The Viceroy
Donald Woods
Brother Juniper
Blanche Yurka
The Abbess
Barton Hepburn
Don Gonzalo
Joan Lorring
Pepita
Emma Dunn
Doña Mercedes
Abner Biberman
Maita
AT
Antonio Triana
Dancer at Viceroy's Party
Florence Auer
Palace Crow (uncredited)
Matthew Beard
Pancho (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Wigged Courtier (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Extra at Viceroy's Party (uncredited)
Michael Mark
Traveler to Lima (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Servant Peeking in Keyhole (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Uncle Pio's Servant (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
Officer (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Bridge of San Luis Rey about?
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.
How long is The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The cast of The Bridge of San Luis Rey includes Lynn Bari, Akim Tamiroff, Francis Lederer, Alla Nazimova, Louis Calhern.
What is the rating of The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama