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Cast a Giant Shadow

  • 19661966
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 26m
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Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Senta Berger, and Yul Brynner in Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)
In 1947, following the U.N. decision to split British Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, a former U.S. Army officer is recruited by the Jews to reorganize the Haganah.
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In 1947, following the U.N. decision to split British Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, a former U.S. Army officer is recruited by the Jews to reorganize the Haganah.In 1947, following the U.N. decision to split British Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, a former U.S. Army officer is recruited by the Jews to reorganize the Haganah.In 1947, following the U.N. decision to split British Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, a former U.S. Army officer is recruited by the Jews to reorganize the Haganah.

IMDb RATING
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3.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Melville Shavelson
  • Writers
    • Ted Berkman(book)
    • Melville Shavelson(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • John Wayne
    • Frank Sinatra
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  • Director
    • Melville Shavelson
  • Writers
    • Ted Berkman(book)
    • Melville Shavelson(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • John Wayne
    • Frank Sinatra
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    • 43User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, and Yul Brynner in Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)
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    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Col. David 'Mickey' Marcusas Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus
    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Gen. Mike Randolphas Gen. Mike Randolph
    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Vince Talmadgeas Vince Talmadge
    Senta Berger
    Senta Berger
    • Magda Simonas Magda Simon
    Angie Dickinson
    Angie Dickinson
    • Emma Marcusas Emma Marcus
    James Donald
    James Donald
    • Maj. Safiras Maj. Safir
    Stathis Giallelis
    Stathis Giallelis
    • Ram Orenas Ram Oren
    Luther Adler
    Luther Adler
    • Jacob Zionas Jacob Zion
    Topol
    Topol
    • Abou Ibn Kaderas Abou Ibn Kader
    Ruth White
    Ruth White
    • Mrs. Chaisonas Mrs. Chaison
    Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson
    • James MacAfeeas James MacAfee
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • British Ambassadoras British Ambassador
    Allan Cuthbertson
    Allan Cuthbertson
    • Immigration Officeras Immigration Officer
    Jeremy Kemp
    Jeremy Kemp
    • Senior British Officeras Senior British Officer
    Sean Barrett
    • Junior British Officeras Junior British Officer
    Michael Shillo
    • Andre Simonas Andre Simon
    Rina Ganor
    Rina Ganor
    • Ronaas Rona
    Roland Bartrop
    • Bert Harrisonas Bert Harrison
    • Director
      • Melville Shavelson
    • Writers
      • Ted Berkman(book)
      • Melville Shavelson(written for the screen by)
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    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. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
    • jew
    • arab
    • 1948 arab israeli war
    • israeli army
    • 1940s
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      • Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
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      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      During filming in August 1965, John Wayne enraged Writer, Producer, and Director Melville Shavelson with his views on the Watts Riots.
    • Goofs
      When first seen, Angie Dickinson and Senta Berger are shown wearing fashions from the 1960s when the film was made, not the 1940s when the film was set.
    • Quotes

      Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus: Why do you let women to go on these convoys?

      Asher Gonen: Magda volunteered.

      Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus: She's been through enough. She just lost her husband, she's in a terrible st...

      Asher Gonen: Look, we need everyone. Especially since the British search us for weapons. Being British, they're also too polite most of the time to search a woman thoroughly.

      Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus: You're lucky you're not occupied by the French.

    • Crazy credits
      The major events in this film actually happened. Some of them are still happening. The major characters actually lived. Many of them are still living. Although it was not easy.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Next Year in Jerusalem
      Music by Dov Seltzer

    User reviews43

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    Top review
    6/10
    A Giant Shadow of a Cast
    One of the greatest casts ever assembled for a single film including Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Yul Brynner, Senta Berger, Angie Dickinson and others was put completely to waste in this film of unfulfilled potential. Sadly, despite a disproportionate amount of Jews in influential positions in Hollywood, Exodus and Cast a Giant Shadow remain the only two major films on the subject of Israeli independence.

    Clearly almost the entire budget was spent on a two minute cameo by John Wayne because even for 1966 the special effects were poor, the dialogue was flat, the plot was boring, many scenes made little sense, and every actor either seemed bored with his or her role or they overacted. For a movie based on actual events the filmmakers due an incredibly poor job of explaining how things actually come to pass in the movie, maybe the truth was just too boring. The film sends a message but it is poorly conveyed and in the end I simply am left unsatisfied with a desire to see a Longest Day type caliber movie about the Israeli War of Independence.
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    • Jun 19, 2004

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Der Schatten des Giganten
    • Filming locations
      • Israel
    • Production companies
      • Batjac Productions
      • Llenroc Productions
      • The Mirisch Corporation
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 26 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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