The Night of the Generals
"Patriotism has been known to have its vicious side."
Originally released in 1967. The Night of the Generals is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Anatole Litvak. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, and Tom Courtenay
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (171 votes)
Budget
$5.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,200,000
- Revenue
- $2,400,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Horizon Pictures
- Filmsonor
Frequently Asked Questions
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 A...
Who directed The Night of the Generals?
The Night of the Generals was directed by Anatole Litvak.
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).
When was The Night of the Generals released?
The Night of the Generals was released on January 29, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Night of the Generals?
The main cast of The Night of the Generals includes Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Tom Courtenay, Donald Pleasence, Joanna Pettet.
Is The Night of the Generals worth watching?
The Night of the Generals has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 171 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.