Cast a Giant Shadow
starring: Kirk Douglas, Senta Berger, Angie Dickinson, James Donald, Stathis Giallelis
directed by: Melville Shavelson
directed by: Melville Shavelson
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Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they hurled back their answer in flesh and flame!Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 05/13/2008Starring: Kirk Douglas Senta BergerRun time: 138 minutesRating: NrDirector: Melville Shavelson
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Cast a Giant Shadow is based on Ted Berkman's biography of Colonel Mickey Marcus, the American soldier who served as an adviser in the fight to establish the state of Israel in 1948. Marcus (played by Kirk Douglas) must decide whether to settle into peacetime America or follow his more natural, combative instincts abroad--a dilemma symbolized by a love triangle involving wife Angie Dickinson and Senta Berger as a soldier whom he falls for in Palestine. Although lavish and spectacular, especially in the war scenes--filmed in the actual Middle Eastern locations in which they occurred--Cast a Giant Shadow is not entirely authentic. Moreover, in the light of later troubles in the region, not everyone will find heartwarming this depiction of plucky little Israel coping against Arab foes who are barely depicted as human throughout the film. Still, it's an impressive enough relic of epic 1960s cinema, with cameos by Yul Brynner, John Wayne, and Frank Sinatra. --David Stubbs
Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they hurled back their answer in flesh and flame!Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 05/13/2008Starring: Kirk Douglas Senta BergerRun time: 138 minutesRating: NrDirector: Melville Shavelson
Amazon.com:
Cast a Giant Shadow is based on Ted Berkman's biography of Colonel Mickey Marcus, the American soldier who served as an adviser in the fight to establish the state of Israel in 1948. Marcus (played by Kirk Douglas) must decide whether to settle into peacetime America or follow his more natural, combative instincts abroad--a dilemma symbolized by a love triangle involving wife Angie Dickinson and Senta Berger as a soldier whom he falls for in Palestine. Although lavish and spectacular, especially in the war scenes--filmed in the actual Middle Eastern locations in which they occurred--Cast a Giant Shadow is not entirely authentic. Moreover, in the light of later troubles in the region, not everyone will find heartwarming this depiction of plucky little Israel coping against Arab foes who are barely depicted as human throughout the film. Still, it's an impressive enough relic of epic 1960s cinema, with cameos by Yul Brynner, John Wayne, and Frank Sinatra. --David Stubbs
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- GREAT MOVIE
I grew up 4 blocks from where this guy lived in Brooklyn. Great neighborhood in Flatbush, all private homes.
True story.
Wonderful movie.
Kirk Douglas is one of the ALL TIME GREATEST actors in history.
Anything Kirk is in is GOOD, including this movie.
The birth of Israels first General in 2,000 years was an American.
God bless America, and Israel.
Rating: - Had to copy to view
The initial DVD was coded in such a manner that I had to copy it to view it.Very unsatisfactory product!!!!!!!!!
Rating: - Cast a Giant Shadow
This is one of those Classics that you will want in your library, like The Longest Day etc... Just buy it. At these prices it's a good value..
Rating: - Cast a Giant Shadow
This movie is a wonderful Kirk Douglas Film about the famous Mickey Marcus and the beginning of the state of Israel.This year marks the 60th Anniversary of Israel and is a good time to see this film.This is one of my favorites of all time.
Rating: - Cast a Giant Shadow
I loved the DVD!It was an excellent movie with an impressive cast.The quality of the photography, sound, etc. was tops.
- GREAT MOVIEI grew up 4 blocks from where this guy lived in Brooklyn. Great neighborhood in Flatbush, all private homes.
True story.
Wonderful movie.
Kirk Douglas is one of the ALL TIME GREATEST actors in history.
Anything Kirk is in is GOOD, including this movie.
The birth of Israels first General in 2,000 years was an American.
God bless America, and Israel.
- Had to copy to viewThe initial DVD was coded in such a manner that I had to copy it to view it.Very unsatisfactory product!!!!!!!!!
- Cast a Giant ShadowThis is one of those Classics that you will want in your library, like The Longest Day etc... Just buy it. At these prices it's a good value..
- Cast a Giant ShadowThis movie is a wonderful Kirk Douglas Film about the famous Mickey Marcus and the beginning of the state of Israel.This year marks the 60th Anniversary of Israel and is a good time to see this film.This is one of my favorites of all time.
- Cast a Giant ShadowI loved the DVD!It was an excellent movie with an impressive cast.The quality of the photography, sound, etc. was tops.
