An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

1961

0h 28m

7.7(102 votes)

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Fantasy

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During the American Civil War, a Southerner is about to be hanged from a bridge for sabotage when something unexpected happens.

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Roger Jacquet

Peyton Farquhar

Roger Jacquet

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Anne Cornaly

Mrs. Farquhar

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Anker-Spang Larsen

Union Officer #1

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Stéphane Fey

Union Officer #2

Stéphane Fey

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Jean-François Zeller

Union Sergeant

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Pierre Danny

Union Soldier #1

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Louis Adelin

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