

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 United States
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Where is Bitter Victory streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Amazon Video |
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 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
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
- Nicholas Ray, René Hardy, 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 Nicholas Ray, René Hardy, 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 6.3/10 from 53 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
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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 United States?
Bitter Victory is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Bitter Victory on Tubi TV?
Yes — Bitter Victory is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸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 6.3/10 audience score from 53 ratings.











