The Victors
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Synopsis
Intercutting dramatic vignettes with newsreel footage, the story follows the characters from an infantry squad as they make their way from Sicily to Germany during the end of World War II.
Top Cast
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Eli Wallach
Sgt. Craig
George Hamilton
Trower
George Peppard
Cpl. Chase
Jeanne Moreau
French Woman
Romy Schneider
Regine
Maurice Ronet
French Lieutenant
Peter Fonda
Weaver
Albert Finney
Russian Soldier
Vince Edwards
Baker
Melina Mercouri
Magda
Rosanna Schiaffino
Maria
Elke Sommer
Helga
Michael Callan
Eldridge
James Mitchum
Grogan
Senta Berger
Trudi
Albert Lieven
Herr Metzger
Marianne Stone
Prostitute at Hotel de Flandre (uncredited)
Peter Vaughan
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Foreman
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Foreman
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- The Victors
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Highroad Productions, Columbia Pictures, Open Road Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Foreman
Carl Foreman, Alexander Baron
Sol Kaplan
Christopher Challis
Alan Osbiston
Carl Foreman, Harold Buck
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Foreman
Director
Carl Foreman
Screenplay
Carl Foreman
Producer
Harold Buck
Producer
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Geoffrey Drake
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Victors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Victors about?
Intercutting dramatic vignettes with newsreel footage, the story follows the characters from an infantry squad as they make their way from Sicily to Germany during the end of World War II.
Who directed The Victors?
The Victors was directed by Carl Foreman.
Who stars in The Victors?
The principal cast of The Victors includes Eli Wallach, George Hamilton, George Peppard, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider.
When was The Victors released and how long is it?
The Victors was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Victors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Victors was composed by Sol Kaplan.
Is The Victors based on a book or true story?
The Victors is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexander Baron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Victors?
The Victors holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).