Cast a Giant Shadow
1966·Movie·
·2h 26min
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About
Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!
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 heritage. 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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersSurvivalIdentity CrisisOvercoming PrejudiceGood Vs. EvilThe Cost Of AmbitionSacrificeMan Vs. NaturePatriotism
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersMilitary TrainingMilitary StrategyPolitical IntrigueCultural DifferencesMoral DilemmasPersonal SacrificeInvasionsBattle Preparation
- Character Types
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Melville Shavelson, Aldo Tonti, Jack N. Reddish
Produced by:
Michael Wayne, Melville Shavelson
Composed by:
Elmer Bernstein
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