Bitter Victory(1957)
“THE DESERT COMMANDO RAID THEY WIPED OFF THE RECORD BOOKS!”
Overview
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.
Director
Nicholas Ray
Studio
Robert Laffont Productions
Cast
Richard Burton
as Capt. Leith
Curd Jürgens
as Major David Brand
Ruth Roman
as Jane Brand
Christopher Lee
as Sgt. Barney
Raymond Pellegrin
as Mekrane
Anthony Bushell
as General Paterson
Alfred Burke
as Lt. Colonel Callander
Ramón de Larrocha
as Lieutenant Sanders
Ronan O'Casey
as Sergeant Dunnigan
Fred Matter
as Oberst Lutze
Raoul Delfosse
as Lieutenant Kassel
Andrew Crawford
as Private Roberts
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
German
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Robert Laffont Productions • Transcontinental Films • Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bitter Victory?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bitter Victory (1957).
What is Bitter Victory 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 directed Bitter Victory?▼
Bitter Victory was directed by Nicholas Ray and released in 1957. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Bitter Victory?▼
Bitter Victory has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Bitter Victory?▼
The cast of Bitter Victory includes Richard Burton as Capt. Leith, Curd Jürgens as Major David Brand, Ruth Roman as Jane Brand, Christopher Lee as Sgt. Barney, Raymond Pellegrin as Mekrane and more.
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