Cast a Giant Shadow

– An American Army officer is recruited by the yet to exist Israel to help them form an army. He is di..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 26 Minutes
Release Year:
1966
Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

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 roots. 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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:

Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) - Trailer

Release Date:

30 Mar 1966

Language:

English, Hebrew

MPAA Content-Rating:
Approved

Director:

Melville Shavelson

Writer:

Ted Berkman (book), Melville Shavelson (written for the screen by)

Main Actors:

Kirk Douglas, Senta Berger, Angie Dickinson, James Donald

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.

Production:

MGM Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10