Review of Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) by Bill E — 08 Jun 2011
After a brilliant career with the US army, WWII hero and Jewish American Mickey Marcus (Kirk Douglas) is called to the new state of Israel to build an army capable of withstanding it?s Arab foes. Against the wishes of his wife (Angie Dickinson), Mickey makes the journey and begins transforming a ragtag underground army into a first-class fighting machine. But, as the threat of war looms, Mickey must also confront his growing attraction to beautiful activist Magda Simon (Senta Berger).
Also stars John Wayne, Yul Brynner, James Donald, Topol, Frank Sinatra, Strathis Giallelis and Luther Adler.
Directed by Mellville Shavelson.
This review of Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) was written by Bill E on 08 Jun 2011.
Cast a Giant Shadow has generally received mixed reviews.
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