Cast a Giant Shadow (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1966, Cast a Giant Shadow is a war film directed by Melville Shavelson, running about 146 minutes. “Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Cast a Giant Shadow stars Kirk Douglas as Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus, John Wayne as Gen. Mike Randolph, Senta Berger as Magda Simon and Angie Dickinson as Emma Marcus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Cast a Giant Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cast a Giant Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cast a Giant Shadow tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)?
- In US, Cast a Giant Shadow is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cast a Giant Shadow worth watching?
- Cast a Giant Shadow holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cast a Giant Shadow?
- Cast a Giant Shadow stars Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Senta Berger, Angie Dickinson and James Donald.
- When was Cast a Giant Shadow released?
- Cast a Giant Shadow was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.