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The Night of the Generals

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During World War II, German Intelligence officer Maj. Grau (Omar Sharif) investigates a prostitute's murder in Warsaw, Poland. Evidence leads Grau to three powerful Nazi generals (Charles Gray, Donald Pleasence, Peter O'Toole) who reassign Grau to Paris when they discover his investigation. While two of the generals quietly plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, the vicious Gen. Tanz remains faithful to his leader and keeps several dark secrets of his own.
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Yasser Medina Cinefilia A dull and rather mediocre film from Litvak that hurriedly assembles all the pieces of its police thriller about murders, conspiracies and deranged Nazis. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 5/10 Sep 7, 2022 Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia A stellar cast combines to produce a tense, thrilling and clever crime drama. May 13, 2019 Full Review Penelope Houston The Spectator The producer, Sam Spiegel, and director, Anatole Litvak hurl themselves at all this with rather fretful intensity, as though persuaded that out of such huffing and puffing a significant statement must emerge... it doesn't. Mar 3, 2019 Full Review Matt Brunson Creative Loafing An ambitious if errant undertaking. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 4, 2015 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Quirky character study in Nazi evil. Rated: B- Sep 10, 2010 Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Rated: 2/5 Nov 10, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gerry P. I love this gem. An all star class about World War 2 and the plot to kill Hitler. Anybody that hates this movie is not a real movie fan. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/25 Full Review James S I for one can not fathom the negative critical reviews of this movie. The film is a murder mystery with a ww2 backdrop. Engaging, well cast, and acted the film has many heavy hitters for the time. I for one found the movie entertaining from start to finish. The ending while anticlimatic still delivers what I think many people will find rewarding. I actually purchased the book which the film it based and cannot wait to read it. 4/5 Stars. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review Daniel W This is a suspense filled movie with intrigue. Sharif plays an almost incredible role as a modern day Holmes, while O'toole is the General in the Hitler regime. The plot is full of surprises, twists and turns. Well acted, well directed, beautiful scenes, definitely a well made movie with legendary actors. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/24 Full Review Steve D Interesting but fairly wooden. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Una grandísima película que igual solo aleja a los más nuevos por , quizás, la excesiva caracterización de O'Toole como general nazi desquiciado Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member This is no where near O'Toole's best film. It might be one of his worst. It's a slow paced film, drawn out. It is at least coherent in its narrative. Just boring. The villain is not interesting. Not even the great Peter O'Toole could save this film. Other big names like Donald Pleasance also had not much to do in this film other to to provide some space between the villain and the investigators. The ending is so unsatisfying. I found myself asking: 'why?' Why let the guy kill himself after you've just spent the last number of years trying to track him down? He doesnt deserve to get out of it that easy! The music is forgettable and this film is in no way notable. All in all, dont bother. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Anatole Litvak

Director

Peter O'Toole

Gen .Tanz

Omar Sharif

Maj. Grau

Tom Courtenay

Cpl. Hartmann

Donald Pleasence

Gen. Kahlenberge

Joanna Pettet

Ulrike

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Movie Info

Synopsis During World War II, German Intelligence officer Maj. Grau (Omar Sharif) investigates a prostitute's murder in Warsaw, Poland. Evidence leads Grau to three powerful Nazi generals (Charles Gray, Donald Pleasence, Peter O'Toole) who reassign Grau to Paris when they discover his investigation. While two of the generals quietly plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, the vicious Gen. Tanz remains faithful to his leader and keeps several dark secrets of his own.
Director
Anatole Litvak
Producer
Sam Spiegel
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1967, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 15, 2010
Runtime
2h 28m
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