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Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 10/15

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10/15: The two adjectives to describe Cast a Giant Shadow are: long and boring.

Who cares about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Oil is the only reason why the United States has a vested interest in the region. That's it. There's really nothing else.

Cast a Giant Shadow is a remake of Lawrence of Arabia. I only wished that it wasn't so long. The story is hard to follow and not interesting. Poor production values are markedly evident with instances of rear projection effect and a clapperboard that was accidentally shown during one scene.

For comic relief, Frank Sinatra, who pretends to be a pilot, squirts Seltzer water at an enemy fighter plane. Who has ever seen a magnificent-looking female creature like Senta Berger while fighting in the Middle East? She should've given up on the war, gone straight for Hollywood, and cashed in on her looks. On the other hand, Kirk Douglas is excellent.

All in all, despite the all-star cast, Cast a Giant Shadow is a disappointing war picture.