Kirk Douglas
Col. David "Mickey" Marcus
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The film is a fictionalized account of the experiences of a real-life Jewish-American military officer, Colonel David "Mickey" Marcus, who commanded units of the fledgling Israel Defense Forces during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
- Melville Shavelson
- $3.5 million (est. US/Canada rentals)
- March 30, 1966
- Elmer Bernstein
Cast a Giant Shadow: Directed by Melville Shavelson. With Kirk Douglas, Senta Berger, Angie Dickinson, James Donald. In 1947, following the U.N. decision to split British Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, a former U.S. Army officer is recruited by the Jews to reorganize the Haganah.
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- Melville Shavelson
- Approved
- Adventure, Drama, History
Summaries. In 1947, following the U.N. decision to split British Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, a former U.S. Army officer is recruited by the Jews to reorganize the Haganah. An American Army officer is recruited by Jews in Palestine to help them form an army.
Synopsis In this fact-based film, distinguished U.S. Army Col. David Marcus (Kirk Douglas) is enlisted by the Israelis to perform the difficult task of preparing their fledgling nation for...
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- Melville Shavelson
- War
- Kirk Douglas
Synopsis by Linda Rasmussen. Cast a Giant Shadow is a big-budget, glossy action/adventure story set at the time that Israel became a nation. American Army officer Colonel David Marcus is recruited by the yet-to-exist Israel to help form an army. Marcus is conflicted because of his sudden appreciation for his Jewish heritage.
Overview. 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.
1966 Directed by Melville Shavelson. Outnumbered - unarmed - unprepared - they stunned the world with their incredible victory! 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.
