Cast a Giant Shadow
“Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!”
Synopsis
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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1966 - Cast A Giant Shadow - L'Ombre d'un Géant
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-21
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus
John Wayne
Gen. Mike Randolph
Senta Berger
Magda Simon
Angie Dickinson
Emma Marcus
James Donald
Maj. Safir
Yul Brynner
Asher Gonen
Frank Sinatra
Vince Talmadge
Stathis Giallelis
Ram Oren
Luther Adler
Jacob Zion
Gordon Jackson
James MacAfee
Chaim Topol
Abou Ibn Kader
Ruth White
Mrs. Chaison
Michael Hordern
British Ambassador
Allan Cuthbertson
Immigration Officer
Jeremy Kemp
Senior British Officer
Sean Barrett
Junior British Officer
Michael Shillo
Andre Simon
Rina Ganor
Rona
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Berkman, Melville Shavelson
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Cast a Giant Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- Bryna Productions, Batjac Productions, Llenroc Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shavelson
Ted Berkman, Melville Shavelson
Elmer Bernstein
Aldo Tonti
Bert Bates, Gene Ruggiero
Melville Shavelson
Department Leadership Roster
Melville Shavelson
Director
Ted Berkman
Screenplay
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Bert Bates
Editor
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Melville Shavelson
Screenplay
Melville Shavelson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cast a Giant Shadow
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What is Cast a Giant Shadow about?
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.
Who directed Cast a Giant Shadow?
Cast a Giant Shadow was directed by Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in Cast a Giant Shadow?
The principal cast of Cast a Giant Shadow includes Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Senta Berger, Angie Dickinson, James Donald.
When was Cast a Giant Shadow released and how long is it?
Cast a Giant Shadow was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Cast a Giant Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cast a Giant Shadow was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cast a Giant Shadow?
Cast a Giant Shadow holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).