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Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

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Release Date: Mar 30, 1966 Wide

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Cast a Giant Shadow is a big-budget, glossy action/adventure story set at the time that Israel became a nation. American Army officer Colonel David Marcus is recruited by the yet-to-exist Israel to help form an army. Marcus is conflicted because of his sudden appreciation for his Jewish heritage. Realizing that each of Israel's Arab nations has vowed to invade the poorly prepared country once the partition has been made, Marcus is made commander of the Israeli forces just before the war begins.

Unrated, 2 hr. 18 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Melville Shavelson

Written By: Melville Shavelson, Ted Berkman

In Theaters: Mar 30, 1966 Wide

On DVD: Feb 5, 2002

MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

Kirk Douglas
Col. David Mickey Marcu...
Senta Berger
Magda Simon
Angie Dickinson
Emma Marcus
Frank Sinatra
Vince
Yul Brynner
Asher Gonen
John Wayne
Gen. Mike Randolph
James Donald
Major Safir
Stathis Giallelis
Ram Oren
Luther Adler
Jacob Zion
Gary Merrill
Pentagon Chief of Staff
Topol
Abou Ibn Kader
Ruth White
Mrs. Chaison
Gordon Jackson
James McAfee
Michael Hordern
British ambassador
Allan Cuthbertson
British Immigration Off...
Jeremy Kemp
British Immigration Sen...
Sean Barrett
British Immigration Jun...
Michael Shillo
Andre Simon
Rina Ganor
Rona
Robert Gardett
Gen. Walsh
Ken Buckle
UN Officer
Rodd Dana
Aide to Gen. Randolph
Robert C. Ross
Aide to Chief of Staff
Arthur Hansel
Officer
Frank Latimore
U.N. officer
Dan Sturkle
Parachute Jump Sergeant

Critic Reviews for Cast a Giant Shadow

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Kirk Douglas is fine as legendary Israeli leader. Nice guest stars (John Wayne, etc.).

February 22, 2008 Comment

Steve Crum

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The results add up to a superficial biopic that casts anything but a giant shadow.

October 18, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Jeez, I didn't think it was ever going to end! Way overlong and far too many repetitive scenes and slow stretches. Kirk Douglas gives a sincere performance, and the basic story is an interesting one. Senta berger is miscast and the spattering of big name stars in cameo roles distracts from the film. (John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Yul Brynner etc.)

December 6, 2009