Cast a Giant Shadow
1966, English. Directed by Melville Shavelson.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cast a Giant Shadow
Cast a Giant Shadow is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Melville ShavelsonDirector
- Kirk DouglasCol. David 'Mickey' Marcus
- John WayneGen. Mike Randolph
- Senta BergerMagda Simon
- Angie DickinsonEmma Marcus
- James DonaldMaj. Safir
- Yul BrynnerAsher Gonen
- Frank SinatraVince Talmadge
- Stathis GiallelisRam Oren
- Luther AdlerJacob Zion
- Gordon JacksonJames MacAfee
- Chaim TopolAbou Ibn Kader
- Ruth WhiteMrs. Chaison
Details
- Released
- 30 March 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ted Berkman, Melville Shavelson
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Cast a Giant Shadow: quick answers
Is Cast a Giant Shadow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cast a Giant Shadow?
Cast a Giant Shadow runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does Cast a Giant Shadow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cast a Giant Shadow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cast a Giant Shadow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Cast a Giant Shadow on?
Cast a Giant Shadow is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cast a Giant Shadow?
If you liked Cast a Giant Shadow, try The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell, The One That Got Away, Waiting for Anya.
Who directed Cast a Giant Shadow?
Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) was directed by Melville Shavelson and stars Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Senta Berger.