The Night of the Generals(1967)
“Patriotism has been known to have its vicious side.”
Overview
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.
Director
Anatole Litvak
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Peter O'Toole
as General Tanz
Omar Sharif
as Major Grau
Tom Courtenay
as Corporal Hartmann
Donald Pleasence
as General Kahlenberge
Joanna Pettet
as Ulrike
Philippe Noiret
as Inspector Morand
Charles Gray
as General von Seidlitz-Gabler
Coral Browne
as Eleanore von Seidlitz-Gabler
John Gregson
as Colonel Sandauer
Nigel Stock
as Otto
Juliette Gréco
as Juliette
Yves Brainville
as Liesowski
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1967
Runtime
2h 28m
Language
French
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Horizon Pictures • Filmsonor
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What is The Night of the Generals 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 directed The Night of the Generals?▼
The Night of the Generals was directed by Anatole Litvak and released in 1967. It is a thriller, mystery, war, crime film.
How long is The Night of the Generals?▼
The Night of the Generals has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
Who stars in The Night of the Generals?▼
The cast of The Night of the Generals includes Peter O'Toole as General Tanz, Omar Sharif as Major Grau, Tom Courtenay as Corporal Hartmann, Donald Pleasence as General Kahlenberge, Joanna Pettet as Ulrike and more.
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