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©2002
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1 videodisc (138 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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DVD release of the 1966 motion picture
Part fact, part fiction, Cast a Giant Shadow powerfully dramatizes Israel's heroic 1947-48 struggle for independence. Both realistic war story and passionate romance, the film centers on the legendary David "Mickey" Marcus. Jewish-American general Marcus is called to the new state of Israel to build an army capable of withstanding its Arab foes
Based on the book by Ted Berkman
Special features include theatrical trailer
Director of photography, Aldo Tonti ; music, Elmer Bernstein
Kirk Douglas, Senta Berger, Angie Dickinson, James Donald ; with special appearances by Frank Sinatra, Yul Brynner, John Wayne
Not rated
DVD, enhanced widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital mono
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired
In English, French or Spanish with optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles