Bitter Victory (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1957, Bitter Victory is a drama and war film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 102 minutes. “THE DESERT COMMANDO RAID THEY WIPED OFF THE RECORD BOOKS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the second world war, two British officers, Brand and Leith, who have never seen combat are assigned a vital mission. Their relationship and the operation are complicated by the arrival of Brand's wife, who had a tryst with Leith years earlier.
Who’s in it. Bitter Victory stars Richard Burton as Capt. Leith, Curd Jürgens as Major David Brand, Ruth Roman as Jane Brand and Christopher Lee as Sgt. Barney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bitter Victory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bitter Victory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bitter Victory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bitter Victory (1957)?
- In US, Bitter Victory is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bitter Victory worth watching?
- Bitter Victory holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Bitter Victory?
- Bitter Victory stars Richard Burton, Curd Jürgens, Ruth Roman, Christopher Lee and Raymond Pellegrin.
- When was Bitter Victory released?
- Bitter Victory was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.