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To make the film of the Arnhem Airborne attack in 1944, the film of Cornelius Ryan
To make the film of the Arnhem Airborne attack in 1944, the film of Cornelius Ryans book " A Bridge Too Far", needed an Army - an Army of actors. So the company recruited their own! All actors, but in a few weeks turned into soldiers. Their wives and girlfriends would never have known them. Director of " A Bridge Too Far" Sir Richard Attenborough inspects " Attenboroughs Army". May 1976 P016957
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To make the film of the Arnhem Airborne attack in 1944, based on Cornelius Ryan's book 'A Bridge Too Far, ' a remarkable transformation took place. The production company needed an entire Army of actors to bring this epic story to life. And so, they recruited their own! In just a matter of weeks, these actors underwent a profound metamorphosis as they transitioned from performers into soldiers. Their dedication and commitment were truly awe-inspiring. They immersed themselves in rigorous training regimes, learning military tactics and techniques with unwavering determination. The result was astonishing - their wives and girlfriends would hardly recognize them! These once familiar faces now bore the ruggedness and resilience of battle-hardened warriors. Each actor had become a living embodiment of the brave soldiers who fought during that fateful airborne attack. During May 1976, Sir Richard Attenborough, renowned director of 'A Bridge Too Far, ' proudly inspected what came to be known as 'Attenborough's Army. ' It was a momentous occasion that captured both the spirit and camaraderie shared by these extraordinary individuals. This photograph encapsulates not only the making of an iconic film but also serves as a testament to human adaptability and passion for storytelling. It reminds us that sometimes even actors can transform into something greater than themselves when given the opportunity to honor history through their craft.
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