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Cast a Giant Shadow
“Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!”
6.4 / 10• 1966• 2h 26m•NR• English
WarDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Kirk Douglas
Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus
Lead
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
Stathis Giallelis
Ram Oren
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Melville Shavelson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Cast a Giant Shadow is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
