Cast a Giant Shadow

(1966)Directed by Melville Shavelson146 minWar, Drama
Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!

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.

Kirk Douglasas Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus
John Wayneas Gen. Mike Randolph
Senta Bergeras Magda Simon
Angie Dickinsonas Emma Marcus
James Donaldas Maj. Safir
Yul Brynneras Asher Gonen
Frank Sinatraas Vince Talmadge
Stathis Giallelisas Ram Oren
Luther Adleras Jacob Zion
Gordon Jacksonas James MacAfee
Chaim Topolas Abou Ibn Kader
Ruth Whiteas Mrs. Chaison
Michael Hordernas British Ambassador
Allan Cuthbertsonas Immigration Officer
Jeremy Kempas Senior British Officer
Sean Barrettas Junior British Officer
Michael Shilloas Andre Simon
Rina Ganoras Rona
Roland Bartropas Bert Harrison
Robert Gardettas General Walsh
Michael Balstonas 1st Sentry
Michael Douglasas Jeep Driver (uncredited)
Claude Aliottias 2nd Sentry
Samra Dedesas Belly Dancer