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Movie Info

In this fact-based film, distinguished U.S. Army Col. David Marcus (Kirk Douglas) is enlisted by the Israelis to perform the difficult task of preparing their fledgling nation for battle against the Arabs. Before long, he feuds with the local leaders, quits his post and goes back home to his pregnant wife (Angie Dickinson) in the United States. However, Marcus, who is Jewish himself, soon has a crisis of faith and decides to return to duty to help the untrained Israelis form an army.

Genre:

war
Original Language:

English
Director:

Melville Shavelson
Producer:

Melville Shavelson, Michael Wayne
Writer:

Melville Shavelson
Release Date (Streaming):

Apr 28, 2017
Runtime:

2h 22m
Production Co:

Batjac Productions, Mirisch Corporation, Bryna Productions

Cast & Crew

Kirk Douglas
Col. David `'Mickey'` Marcus

Senta Berger
Magda Simon

Angie Dickinson
Emma Marcus

John Wayne
Gen. Mike Randolph

Frank Sinatra
Vince Talmadge

Yul Brynner
Asher Gonen

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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 | Rating: 4/5

Steve Crum
Video-Reviewmaster.com
The results add up to a superficial biopic that casts anything but a giant shadow.

October 18, 2005 | Rating: C- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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October 9, 2005 | Rating: 2/5

Chuck O'Leary
Fantastica Daily

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Audience Reviews for Cast a Giant Shadow

Sep 01, 2007

Hollywood's version of the birth of Israel and the men who fought to make it possible. As films of the '60s sometimes do, this one stresses the importance of Americans and their contributions to the cause, relegating all others to supporting roles. Such an awe-inspiring story deserved better scripting.

Kevin S Super Reviewer