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The Night of the Generals (1967)

The Night of the Generals (1967)
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Military Intelligence officer Major Grau (Omar Sharif) investigates the brutal murder of a Warsaw prostitute in this mystery set during World War II. Grau's only clue is that the murderer was wearing the uniform of a Nazi general. The three suspects include Gabler (Charles Gray), who fears his harridan wife more than anything, the icy General Tanz (Peter O'Toole), and the scheming, resourceful General Kahlenberge (Donald Pleasence). Grau is suspicious when he is taken off the case, but he does his own investigating when the suspects are gathered in Paris two years later. He enlists the help of Inspector Morand (Philippe Noiret), a resistance sympathizer with whom Grau forms an alliance. A side plot involving an affair with the general's daughter is thrown in for distaff interest. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Peter O'TooleOmar Sharif, (more)
Director(s):
Anatole Litvak
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Synopsis of The Night of the Generals

Military Intelligence officer Major Grau (Omar Sharif) investigates the brutal murder of a Warsaw prostitute in this mystery set during World War II. Grau's only clue is that the murderer was wearing the uniform of a Nazi general. The three suspects include Gabler (Charles Gray), who fears his harridan wife more than anything, the icy General Tanz (Peter O'Toole), and the scheming, resourceful General Kahlenberge (Donald Pleasence). Grau is suspicious when he is taken off the case, but he does his own investigating when the suspects are gathered in Paris two years later. He enlists the help of Inspector Morand (Philippe Noiret), a resistance sympathizer with whom Grau forms an alliance. A side plot involving an affair with the general's daughter is thrown in for distaff interest. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
144 mins

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Director(s):
Anatole Litvak
Writer(s):
Paul DehnJoseph KesselJames Hadley Chase
Producer(s):
Sam Spiegel
Categories:
ForeignMystery & Suspense
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Megan E.

Good film, well made, with good performances. O'Toole can play a sadistic madman like no other. Definitely worth watching!

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Susan S.

We had seen this movie years ago, but we enjoyed it again this time around.

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William B.

What a Movie!

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