The Biggest Battle (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1978, The Biggest Battle is a drama and war film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 102 minutes. “The most awesome battle ever seen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story of how World War II affected the lives of a German family and an American family, both of whom had sons and fathers fighting in the war.
Who’s in it. The Biggest Battle stars Helmut Berger as Lt. Kurt Zimmer, Samantha Eggar as Annelise Ackermann, Giuliano Gemma as Capitano Martin Scott and John Huston as Sean O'Hara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Biggest Battle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Biggest Battle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Biggest Battle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Biggest Battle (1978)?
- In US, The Biggest Battle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Biggest Battle worth watching?
- The Biggest Battle holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Biggest Battle?
- The Biggest Battle stars Helmut Berger, Samantha Eggar, Giuliano Gemma, John Huston and Stacy Keach.
- When was The Biggest Battle released?
- The Biggest Battle was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.