Bitter Victory
“THE DESERT COMMANDO RAID THEY WIPED OFF THE RECORD BOOKS!”
Synopsis
During the second world war, two British officers, Brand and Leith, who have never seen combat, are assigned a vital mission. Their relationship and the operation are complicated by the arrival of Brand's wife, who had a tryst with Leith years earlier.
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Bitter Victory (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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Top Cast
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Richard Burton
Capt. Leith
Curd Jürgens
Major David Brand
Ruth Roman
Jane Brand
Christopher Lee
Sgt. Barney
Raymond Pellegrin
Mekrane
Anthony Bushell
General Paterson
Alfred Burke
Lt. Colonel Callander
Ramón de Larrocha
Lieutenant Sanders
Ronan O'Casey
Sergeant Dunnigan
Fred Matter
Oberst Lutze
Raoul Delfosse
Lieutenant Kassel
Andrew Crawford
Private Roberts
Nigel Green
Private Wilkins
Harry Landis
Private Browning
Christian Melsen
Private Abbot
Sumner Williams
Private Anderson
Joé Davray
Private Spicer
Sean Kelly
Lieutenant Barton
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- René Hardy, Nicholas Ray, Gavin Lambert
- Original Score
- Maurice Le Roux
- Original Title
- Bitter Victory
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Robert Laffont Productions, Transcontinental Films, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ray
René Hardy, Nicholas Ray, Gavin Lambert
Maurice Le Roux
Michel Kelber
Léonide Azar
Paul Graetz, Robert Laffont, Janine Graetz
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Ray
Director
Paul Graetz
Producer
René Hardy
Screenplay
Nicholas Ray
Screenplay
Gavin Lambert
Screenplay
Maurice Le Roux
Original Music Composer
Michel Kelber
Director of Photography
Léonide Azar
Editor
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Victory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bitter Victory about?
During the second world war, two British officers, Brand and Leith, who have never seen combat, are assigned a vital mission. Their relationship and the operation are complicated by the arrival of Brand's wife, who had a tryst with Leith years earlier.
Who directed Bitter Victory?
Bitter Victory was directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who stars in Bitter Victory?
The principal cast of Bitter Victory includes Richard Burton, Curd Jürgens, Ruth Roman, Christopher Lee, Raymond Pellegrin.
When was Bitter Victory released and how long is it?
Bitter Victory was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Bitter Victory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bitter Victory was composed by Maurice Le Roux.
Is Bitter Victory based on a book or true story?
Bitter Victory is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Hardy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bitter Victory?
Bitter Victory holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).