The Night of the Generals
1967, English. Directed by Anatole Litvak.
Patriotism has been known to have its vicious side.
A German intelligence officer investigates a prostitute's killing in Warsaw during World War II. He lands on three major Nazi generals as suspects, two of whom are also involved in a plot to kill Adolf Hitler.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Anatole LitvakDirector
- Peter O'TooleGeneral Tanz
- Omar SharifMajor Grau
- Tom CourtenayCorporal Hartmann
- Donald PleasenceGeneral Kahlenberge
- Joanna PettetUlrike
- Philippe NoiretInspector Morand
- Charles GrayGeneral von Seidlitz-Gabler
- Coral BrowneEleanore von Seidlitz-Gabler
- John GregsonColonel Sandauer
- Nigel StockOtto
- Juliette GrécoJuliette
- Yves BrainvilleLiesowski
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1967
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Dehn, Joseph Kessel, Gore Vidal
- Budget
- $5.2M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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What The Night of the Generals is based on
The Night of the Generals is based on The Night of the Generals (1962) by Hans Hellmut Kirst.
1962
The Night of the Generals
By Hans Hellmut Kirst
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The Night of the Generals: quick answers
Is The Night of the Generals worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night of the Generals?
The Night of the Generals runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
Does The Night of the Generals have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night of the Generals. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night of the Generals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Night of the Generals is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Night of the Generals on?
The Night of the Generals isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night of the Generals?
If you liked The Night of the Generals, try Buffalo Soldiers, Devil in a Blue Dress, Black Lotus.
Who directed The Night of the Generals?
The Night of the Generals (1967) was directed by Anatole Litvak and stars Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Tom Courtenay.
What is The Night of the Generals based on?
The Night of the Generals is based on The Night of the Generals (1962) by Hans Hellmut Kirst.