The Bridges of Madison County

~The path of Francesca Johnson's future seems destined due to an unexpected fork in the road...

Overview

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

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General Information

Release Date: 1995-06-02
Budget: $24000000
Revenue: $182000000
Runtime: 135 min

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