The Night of the Generals (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1967, The Night of the Generals is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 148 minutes. “Patriotism has been known to have its vicious side.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A German intelligence officer investigates a prostitute's killing in Warsaw during World War II. He lands on three major Nazi generals as suspects, two of whom are also involved in a plot to kill Adolf Hitler.
Who’s in it. The Night of the Generals stars Peter O'Toole as General Tanz, Omar Sharif as Major Grau, Tom Courtenay as Corporal Hartmann and Donald Pleasence as General Kahlenberge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Night of the Generals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
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 The Night of the Generals page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night of the Generals tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night of the Generals (1967)?
- In US, The Night of the Generals 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 The Night of the Generals worth watching?
- The Night of the Generals holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night of the Generals?
- The Night of the Generals stars Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Tom Courtenay, Donald Pleasence and Joanna Pettet.
- When was The Night of the Generals released?
- The Night of the Generals was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.