Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

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

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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.

Director: Melville Shavelson
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 146 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Editing: Bert Bates, Gene Ruggiero
Production: Bryna Productions, Batjac Productions, Llenroc Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

israel, palestinian-israeli conflict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cast a Giant Shadow about?
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.
Who directed Cast a Giant Shadow?
Cast a Giant Shadow was directed by Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in Cast a Giant Shadow?
Cast a Giant Shadow stars Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Senta Berger, Angie Dickinson, James Donald, Yul Brynner.
How long is Cast a Giant Shadow?
Cast a Giant Shadow has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
What genre is Cast a Giant Shadow?
Cast a Giant Shadow is a War, Drama film.
Where was Cast a Giant Shadow produced?
Cast a Giant Shadow was produced in United States of America.