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The Bridge of San Luis Rey

On July 20, 1714, ""the finest bridge in all Peru"" collapses and five people die. Brother Juniper, a Franciscan missionary, happens to witness the tragedy, and as a result, he asks the central question: ""Why did this happen to those five?"" He sets out to explore the lives of the five victims, and to understand why they died.

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  • Originally Aired January 21, 1958
  • Runtime 65 minutes
  • Network CBS
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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Name Type Role
Ludi Claire Writer
Robert Mulligan Director
Thornton Wilder Director