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(3,846)
A good story, largely based on historic events. Covers the formation of the state of Israel and its initial military struggles against massive odds. However, ...
Cast · Kirk Douglas as David "Mickey" Marcus · Angie Dickinson as Emma Marcus · Senta Berger as Magda Simon · James Donald as Maj. Safir · Yul Brynner as Asher ...
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Cast a Giant Shadow
1966 ‧ War/Action ‧ 2h 26m
6.3/10 · IMDb
51% · Rotten Tomatoes
In this fact-based film, distinguished U.S. Army Col. David Marcus (Kirk Douglas) is enlisted by the Israelis to perform the difficult task of preparing their fledgling nation for battle against the Arabs. Before long, he feuds with the local...
Initial release: March 30, 1966
Director: Melville Shavelson
Screenplay: Melville Shavelson and Ted Berkman
Distributed by: United Artists
Production companies: Batjac Productions; The Mirisch Corporation; Llenroc Productions
Rating
(53) · $29.38
Book overview. This is the story of a man who risked his life for the ideals of justice and freedom -- and died while fighting for them in a country thousands ...