Modern Marvels Challenge: Caesar's Bridge
Brief Synopsis
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In 55 BC, Julius Caesar claimed that his army built a wooden bridge spanning the Rhine River in only 10 days. Modern-day engineer Chris Wise, who had a major role in the construction of the Millennium Bridge across the River Thames, takes Caesar's challenge and tries to construct his own wooden brid
Cast & Crew
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Chris Wise
Edward Herrmann
Narrator
Robert Lindsay
Narrator
Jane Ashford
Location Manager
Louisa Bowman
Other
Michael Brennan
Camera
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
In 55 BC, Julius Caesar claimed that his army built a wooden bridge spanning the Rhine River in only 10 days. Modern-day engineer Chris Wise, who had a major role in the construction of the Millennium Bridge across the River Thames, takes Caesar's challenge and tries to construct his own wooden bridge across a river of similar width within the same time frame and using the same techniques that the Romans had at their disposal.
Crew
Jane Ashford
Location Manager
Louisa Bowman
Other
Michael Brennan
Camera
Simon Clark
Sound
Sarah Hargreaves
Executive Producer
Dave Hawle
Colorist
Nick Martin
Camera
Deborah Mollison
Music
Martin Mortimer
Producer
Cynthia Page
Producer
Luiz Provin
Dubbing Mixer
Sabine Pusch
Assistant Producer
Inge Samuels
Researcher
David Sleight
Editor
Pete Wayne
Graphics
Karen Woodward
Unit Manager
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
