Cast a Giant Shadow

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

Mar 30 1966 Approved 2h 26m
Adventure, Drama, History

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.

Plot

An American Army officer is recruited by Jews in Palestine to help them form an army. The surrounding Arab countries are opposed to the creation of the state of Israel. He is made commander of the Israeli forces just before the war begins.

Written by

Ted Berkman, Melville Shavelson

Directed by

Melville Shavelson

Cast

Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Mirisch Company, Llenroc Productions, Batjac Productions, Bryna Productions

Languages

English, Français

Awards

N/A

Trailers
1966 - Cast A Giant Shadow - L'Ombre d'un Géant
Scores
# of Votes
4,055
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
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