Cast a Giant Shadow

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Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

NR 146 min - War - 30 March 1966
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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 roots. 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.

Director:  Melville Shavelson
Writers:  Melville Shavelson

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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 roots. 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.


Collections: Melville Shavelson

Tagline: Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!

Genres: War

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Language:  French, English
Release Date:  30 March 1966

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Runtime:  2 h 26 min