Twilight's Last Gleaming
1977, English. Directed by Robert Aldrich.
We have invaded Silo 3. We are prepared to launch nine nuclear missiles. We demand ten million dollars, Air Force One... and you, Mr President.
A renegade USAF general, Lawrence Dell, escapes from a military prison and takes over an ICBM silo near Montana and threatens to provoke World War 3 unless the President reveals details of a secret meeting held just after the start of the Vietnam War between Dell and the then President's most trusted advisors.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Twilight's Last Gleaming is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert AldrichDirector
- Burt LancasterGen. Lawrence Dell
- Roscoe Lee BrowneJames Forrest
- Charles DurningPresident David T. Stevens
- Joseph CottenArthur Renfrew - Secretary of State
- Melvyn DouglasZachariah Guthrie
- Richard JaeckelCapt. Stanford Towne
- William MarshallWilliam Klinger - Attorney General
- Gerald S. O'LoughlinBrig. Gen. O'Rourke
- Richard WidmarkGen. Martin MacKenzie - Commanding General SA
- Paul WinfieldWillis Powell
- Burt YoungAugie Garvas
- Charles AidmanBernstein
Details
- Released
- 9 February 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ronald M. Cohen, Edward Huebsch
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What Twilight's Last Gleaming is based on
Twilight's Last Gleaming is based on Viper Three, a 1971 novel by Walter Wager.
Novel · 1971
Viper Three
By Walter Wager
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Twilight's Last Gleaming: quick answers
Is Twilight's Last Gleaming worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Twilight's Last Gleaming?
Twilight's Last Gleaming runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does Twilight's Last Gleaming have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Twilight's Last Gleaming. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Twilight's Last Gleaming parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Twilight's Last Gleaming is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Twilight's Last Gleaming on?
Twilight's Last Gleaming is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Twilight's Last Gleaming?
If you liked Twilight's Last Gleaming, try Mine, Starship Troopers, Panic in Year Zero!.
Who directed Twilight's Last Gleaming?
Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977) was directed by Robert Aldrich and stars Burt Lancaster, Roscoe Lee Browne, Charles Durning.
What is Twilight's Last Gleaming based on?
Twilight's Last Gleaming is based on Viper Three, a 1971 novel by Walter Wager.