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Cast a Giant Shadow
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Cast a Giant Shadow

1966-03-30 · 146 min · ★ 6.3

War · Drama

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.

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Directors
Melville Shavelson
Production companies
Bryna Productions, Batjac Productions, Llenroc Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasCol. David 'Mickey' Marcus
John WayneJohn WayneGen. Mike Randolph
Senta BergerSenta BergerMagda Simon
Angie DickinsonAngie DickinsonEmma Marcus
James DonaldJames DonaldMaj. Safir
Yul BrynnerYul BrynnerAsher Gonen
Frank SinatraFrank SinatraVince Talmadge
Stathis GiallelisStathis GiallelisRam Oren
Luther AdlerLuther AdlerJacob Zion
Gordon JacksonGordon JacksonJames MacAfee
Chaim TopolChaim TopolAbou Ibn Kader
Ruth WhiteRuth WhiteMrs. Chaison
Michael HordernMichael HordernBritish Ambassador
Allan CuthbertsonAllan CuthbertsonImmigration Officer
Jeremy KempJeremy KempSenior British Officer
Sean BarrettSean BarrettJunior British Officer
Michael ShilloMichael ShilloAndre Simon
Rina GanorRona
Roland BartropRoland BartropBert Harrison
Robert GardettGeneral Walsh

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