Bitter Victory
“THE DESERT COMMANDO RAID THEY WIPED OFF THE RECORD BOOKS!”
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.
Where to watch Bitter Victory in India
Can I watch Bitter Victory in India? Bitter Victory isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Bitter Victory there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Bitter Victory streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Bitter Victory
Bitter Victory is a 1957 English-language drama and war film directed by Nicholas Ray. The cast is led by Richard Burton, Curd Jürgens, Ruth Roman. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Bitter Victory was produced by Robert Laffont Productions, Transcontinental Films, and Columbia Pictures and made in France and United States of America. It was released on August 28, 1957.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- René Hardy, Nicholas Ray, Gavin Lambert
- Release date
- August 28, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Production
- Robert Laffont Productions, Transcontinental Films, Columbia Pictures
Bitter Victory cast & crew
Bitter Victory was directed by Nicholas Ray and written by René Hardy, Nicholas Ray, and Gavin Lambert.
The cast features 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 Anthony Bushell as General Paterson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Le Roux, cinematography is by Michel Kelber, and it was produced by Paul Graetz and Robert Laffont.
Is Bitter Victory worth watching?
Bitter Victory holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Bitter Victory is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bitter Victory
Bitter Victory isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Bitter Victory
Richard Burton
Capt. Leith
Curd Jürgens
Major David Brand
Ruth Roman
Jane Brand
Christopher Lee
Sgt. Barney
Raymond Pellegrin
Mekrane
Anthony Bushell
General Paterson
Alfred Burke
Lt. Colonel Callander
Ramón de Larrocha
Lieutenant Sanders
Ronan O'Casey
Sergeant Dunnigan
Fred Matter
Oberst Lutze
Raoul Delfosse
Lieutenant Kassel
Andrew Crawford
Private Roberts
Bitter Victory — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bitter Victory in India?
Bitter Victory is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Bitter Victory in the US?
In the US, Bitter Victory is streaming on YouTube Free and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Bitter Victory in the UK?
Bitter Victory isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Bitter Victory in?
Bitter Victory is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bitter Victory?
Bitter Victory runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Bitter Victory rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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