The Night of the Generals
“Patriotism has been known to have its vicious side.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Night of the Generals
The Night of the Generals is a 1967 English-language thriller, mystery and war film directed by Anatole Litvak. The cast is led by Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Tom Courtenay. It has a runtime of 2h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Night of the Generals was produced by Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures, and Filmsonor and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on January 29, 1967, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Writers
- Paul Dehn, Joseph Kessel, Gore Vidal
- Release date
- January 29, 1967
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures, Filmsonor
The Night of the Generals cast & crew
The Night of the Generals was directed by Anatole Litvak and written by Paul Dehn, Joseph Kessel, and Gore Vidal.
The cast features 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 Philippe Noiret as Inspector Morand.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Henri Decaë, and it was produced by Sam Spiegel and Anatole Litvak.
Is The Night of the Generals worth watching?
The Night of the Generals holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 182 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 2h 28m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and war, The Night of the Generals is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Night of the Generals
Peter O'Toole
General Tanz
Omar Sharif
Major Grau
Tom Courtenay
Corporal Hartmann
Donald Pleasence
General Kahlenberge
Joanna Pettet
Ulrike
Philippe Noiret
Inspector Morand
Charles Gray
General von Seidlitz-Gabler
Coral Browne
Eleanore von Seidlitz-Gabler
John Gregson
Colonel Sandauer
Nigel Stock
Otto
Juliette Gréco
Juliette
Yves Brainville
Liesowski
The Night of the Generals — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Night of the Generals in United States?
The Night of the Generals is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Night of the Generals in?
The Night of the Generals is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, Polish, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Night of the Generals?
The Night of the Generals runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
▸What is The Night of the Generals rated?
The Night of the Generals is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 182 ratings.
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