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Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977)

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Average Rating: 6/10
Reviews Counted: 8
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Release Date: Feb 9, 1977 Wide

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Soured on America by his experiences as a POW in Vietnam, General Lawrence Dell (Burt Lancaster) hopes that his government will someday tell the truth about the Southeast Asian debacle, thereby allowing his country to embark upon a healing process. Regarded as a dangerous embarrassment by the higher-ups, Dell is framed on a manslaughter charge and sent to prison. Escaping with three hardened convicts (Paul Winfield, Burt Young, and William Smith), Dell takes over an SAC base, threatening to

R, 2 hr. 26 min.

Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Robert Aldrich

In Theaters: Feb 9, 1977 Wide

On DVD: Sep 19, 2011

Allied Artists Pictures Corporation

Cast

Burt Lancaster
Lawrence Dell
Richard Widmark
Gen. Martin MacKenzie
Charles Durning
President David Stevens
Melvyn Douglas
Guthrie
Paul Winfield
Powell
Burt Young
Garvas
Joseph Cotten
Renfrew
Roscoe Lee Browne
Forrest
Charles Aidman
Col. Bernstein
Leif Erickson
CIA Director
William Smith
Hoxey
Bill Walker
Willard
David Baxt
Sgt. Willard
Glenn Beck
Lieutenant
Ed Bishop
Maj. Fox
Phil Brown
Rev. Cartwright
Gary Cockrell
Capt. Jackson
Don Fellows
Gen. Stonesifer
Garick Hagon
Driver Alfie
David Healy
Maj. Winters
William Hootkins
Sgt. Fitzpatrick
Richard Jaeckel
Capt. Stanford Towne
Ray Jewers
Sgt. Domino
Charles McGraw
Gen. Peter Crane
Vera Miles
Victoria Stevens
Lionel Murton
Col. Horne
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Brig. Gen. Michael O'Ro...
Morgan Paull
1st Lt. Louis Cannellis
John Ratzenberger
Sgt. Kopecki
Shane Rimmer
Col. Franklin
Simon Scott
Phil Spencer
Alan Moore
Thomasine Heiner
Nurse Edith
Bill Marshall
Attorney Gen. William K...
Robert Vincent O'Neil
Briefing Officer
Roy E. Glenn Jr.
White House Servant
Weston Gavin
Lt. Wilson
Ronald Lee
Sgt. Rappaport
Robert MacLeod
State Trooper Chambers
Robert Sherman
Maj. Le Beau

Critic Reviews for Twilight's Last Gleaming

All Critics (13) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (1)

Intelligent sociopolitical thriller that is effective despite being overlong, stiffly acted and executing a rather nutty plot.

August 10, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

It's easier to admire Twilight for its intent and its astonishing cast than for what it actually achieves.

June 3, 2008 Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A far-fetched but exciting political thriller

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Bob Bloom

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

This film isn't very high on realism, but it's exciting.

December 5, 2004 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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a bit cheesy but nonetheless has plenty of suspense..strong performances by Lancaster and cast hold your interest right up til lthe very end...a taut thriller..lots of mostly intelligent dialogue that wil ldraw you in....

June 8, 2008

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