Bitter Victory
1957, English. Directed by Nicholas Ray.
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During the second world war, two British officers, Brand and Leith, who have never seen combat, are assigned a vital mission. Their relationship and the operation are complicated by the arrival of Brand's wife, who had a tryst with Leith years earlier.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas RayDirector
- Richard BurtonCapt. Leith
- Curd JürgensMajor David Brand
- Ruth RomanJane Brand
- Christopher LeeSgt. Barney
- Raymond PellegrinMekrane
- Anthony BushellGeneral Paterson
- Alfred BurkeLt. Colonel Callander
- Ramón de LarrochaLieutenant Sanders
- Ronan O'CaseySergeant Dunnigan
- Fred MatterOberst Lutze
- Raoul DelfosseLieutenant Kassel
- Andrew CrawfordPrivate Roberts
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1957
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- René Hardy, Nicholas Ray, Gavin Lambert
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Bitter Victory: quick answers
Is Bitter Victory worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bitter Victory?
Bitter Victory runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Bitter Victory have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Bitter Victory on?
Bitter Victory isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bitter Victory?
If you liked Bitter Victory, try Twelve O'Clock High, Cross of Iron, Hurricane.
Who directed Bitter Victory?
Bitter Victory (1957) was directed by Nicholas Ray and stars Richard Burton, Curd Jürgens, Ruth Roman.