Cast a Giant Shadow

Cast a Giant Shadow

Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!

Directed by Melville Shavelson

Produced by Bryna Productions, Batjac Productions

1966146 min6.4 / 10

A mid-century war drama about an American officer drawn into building Israel's army against overwhelming odds, balancing personal identity with military duty and historical stakes.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Cast a Giant Shadow end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Cast a Giant Shadow violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Cast a Giant Shadow sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Cast a Giant Shadow easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Cast a Giant Shadow scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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