Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

03/30/1966 (US) • 2h 26m

War, Drama

Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!

Overview

An American Army officer is recruited by the yet to exist Israel to help them form an army. He is disturbed by this sudden appeal to his Jewish heritage. Each of Israel's Arab neighbors has vowed to invade the poorly prepared country as soon as partition is granted. He is made commander of the Israeli forces just before the war begins.

Top Billed Cast

Kirk Douglas

Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus

John Wayne

Gen. Mike Randolph

Senta Berger

Magda Simon

Angie Dickinson

Emma Marcus

James Donald

Maj. Safir

Yul Brynner

Asher Gonen

Frank Sinatra

Vince Talmadge

Luther Adler

Jacob Zion


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

israel

palestinian-israeli conflict

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