Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1977, Twilight's Last Gleaming is a thriller film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 146 minutes. “We have invaded Silo 3. We are prepared to launch nine nuclear missiles. We demand ten million dollars, Air Force One... and you, Mr President.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A renegade USAF general, Lawrence Dell, escapes from a military prison and takes over an ICBM silo near Montana and threatens to provoke World War 3 unless the President reveals details of a secret meeting held just after the start of the Vietnam War between Dell and the then President's most trusted advisors.
Who’s in it. Twilight's Last Gleaming stars Burt Lancaster as Gen. Lawrence Dell, Roscoe Lee Browne as James Forrest, Charles Durning as President David T. Stevens and Joseph Cotten as Arthur Renfrew - Secretary of State, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Twilight's Last Gleaming has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twilight's Last Gleaming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twilight's Last Gleaming tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977)?
- In US, Twilight's Last Gleaming is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Twilight's Last Gleaming worth watching?
- Twilight's Last Gleaming holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twilight's Last Gleaming?
- Twilight's Last Gleaming stars Burt Lancaster, Roscoe Lee Browne, Charles Durning, Joseph Cotten and Melvyn Douglas.
- When was Twilight's Last Gleaming released?
- Twilight's Last Gleaming was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.