The Bridges of Madison County backdrop

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Quick Info

Rating

7.7/10

Release1995

Runtime2h 15m

StatusReleased

Budget$24,000,000

Revenue$182,000,000

Production

Malpaso Productions

Warner Bros. Pictures

Amblin Entertainment

Movie

The Bridges of Madison County

1995

2h 15m

7.7

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.

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