Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)
Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!
Starring Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Senta Berger
Directed by Melville Shavelson
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.
Runtime: 146 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: War
Keywords: israel,middle east conflict
Cast
Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus
Gen. Mike Randolph
Magda Simon
Emma Marcus
Maj. Safir
Ram Oren
Jacob Zion
Vince Talmadge
Asher Gonen
James MacAfee
Abou Ibn Kader
Mrs. Chaison
British Ambassador
Immigration Officer
Senior British Officer
Junior British Officer
Andre Simon
Rona
Bert Harrison
General Walsh
1st Sentry
Jeep Driver (uncredited)
2nd Sentry
Belly Dancer
Truck Driver
1st U.N. Officer
2nd U.N. Officer
Aide to Gen. Randolph
Aide to Chief of Staff
Pentagon Officer
Jump Sergeant
Yaakov
Yussuff