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The Night of the Generals

The Night of the Generals

Thriller · Mystery · War · 1967

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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The Night of the Generals

“Patriotism has been known to have its vicious side.”

1967 Thriller · Mystery · War 2h 28m

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6.8 / 10

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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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Directed by

Anatole Litvak

Written by

Paul Dehn · Joseph Kessel · Gore Vidal

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

General Tanz

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

Major Grau

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

Corporal Hartmann

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

General Kahlenberge

Joanna Pettet

Joanna Pettet

Ulrike

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Inspector Morand

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

General von Seidlitz-Gabler

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Put The Night of the Generals on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.