Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood: The unforgettable romance in ‘The Bridges of Madison’

Madison Bridges may not have won any Oscars nor will it be one of the highest-grossing productions in history, but its relationship with the public was forever sealed through one of the most unforgettable endings in the history of cinema. Because Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood created a romance suspended in time that continues to have the same emotional impact since 1995…

The making of ‘The Bridges of Madison’

First to see the story’s potential was Steven Spielberg, who had a keen eye and bought the rights to Robert James Waller’s novel before it hit the market and became in a best-selling book for three consecutive years. Next up was Clint Eastwood, who agreed to play the male lead early on in the project, even though the script wasn’t finished. It actually took a while to take shape…

The challenges of casting Meryl Streep

And together they created something unforgettable that covered all those prejudiced mouths. Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep standing in the kitchen partying in a scene from the movie ‘The Bridges of Madison,’ 1975. (Photo by Warner Brothers/Getty Images) Because one of the reasons that make The Bridges of Madison an effective drama is precisely the credibility and maturity that they bring to each character from a plane that identifies the essence of each one. It is not a romance that appeals to idealism or conventional formulas of romantic cinema…

The enduring impact of ‘The Bridges of Madison’

Meryl Streep was nominated for an Oscar for her work and together they created an unforgettable film that has grossed $182 million at the worldwide box office and captivated generations since 1995…

Watch ‘The Bridges of Madison’ on HBO Max

The Bridges of Madison is available in the HBO Max catalog…

This article was written exclusively for in Spanish by Cine54.