The Night of the Generals

The Night of the Generals

  • Director: Anatole Litvak
  • Writer: Joseph Kessel,Paul Dehn,Hans Hellmut Kirst
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom, France
  • Language: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
  • Release date: February 24, 1967
  • Runtime: 2 hours 28 minutes
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: Die Nacht der Generale
  • The Night Of The Generals is a film directed by Anatole Levick and starring Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Tom Courtenay, Donald Pleasence, Joanna Petty , released on January 29, 1967. 

    Details

    • Release date February 24, 1967
    • Filming locations Mostowa, New Town, Sródmiescie, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
    • Production companies Horizon Pictures (II), Filmsonor

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    • By Edwina 2022-11-19 03:48:01

      in the mood of . . . the war

          Stayed up late to watch the Oriental Movie Channel and finished the movie at around 3am. I remember when I seemed to have glanced at it before. Now it's all over. The entire film's reproduction of the atmosphere of World War II is really exquisite.
      1. Put the perverted murder case and the assassination of Hitler together, and put the murder case that happened during World War II and the murder case that happened in France in 1965 together. In such a short period of time, the images...

    • By Libby 2022-10-15 18:26:39

      A Unique Perspective of Complaining about the Tragedy of War

      First of all, it is worth affirming that this is a well-made film. The level of sophistication in the scenes, costumes and props alone shows the director's sincerity in making the film. This is the lost attitude of filmmakers in this era, and it is worth reflecting on and reflecting on every filmmaker.

      Secondly, the story is multi-line, complex but not chaotic. The plot to assassinate Hitler, the arrangement of murdering prostitutes, the desperate love of the general's daughter,...

    • By Oceane 2022-07-06 23:32:10

      There's something about Quentin in this movie

      Shooting a lot of details, not boring but also a good sense of rhythm. A man who had murdered in war did not receive the punishment he deserved. He was only imprisoned for more than ten years for war crimes, but was forced to commit suicide because he was found to have murdered two prostitutes. Could it be that the purposeful murder of an individual is more sinful than the slaughter of large numbers of people in war?

      Is perversion more sinful in...

    • By Ezekiel 2022-07-06 23:24:21

      General's Night: No War, Only Justice

      When I first watched this movie, I felt that the level of directors and screenwriters of suspense films in the 1970s was very low. They chose such a bizarre and absurd theme to investigate a murder case committed by a German general in a Nazi-occupied area in World War II. madman! In fact, not only Uncle O'Toole is a lunatic, but Major Graw, played by Omar Sharif, is also crazy with him, and he is even more crazy than him, even crazy enough to rush to the arrival of the coup who assassinated...

    • By Tristin 2022-07-06 22:21:54

      He just wants one truth!

          For most of the viewing time, Grau, the Colonel of the Intelligence Service of the Third Reich, was a mystery to me. Why was he in that war-torn and complex age, (the Nazi Empire was close to collapse, and a group of "Wehrmacht" officers were trying to overthrow Hitler and make peace with the Allies). Instead of thinking about his own future and future, he just thinks about vindicating a few insignificant prostitutes. Yes, what personal grudges does he have with those "suspects" (several...

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    • By Myrl 2023-09-05 07:43:49

      The truth of Colonel Grau; the masochism of General Tans; the murder of people in...

    • By Amely 2023-07-03 01:22:36

      After seeing stuntmen and the ruling class, Otto was a guarantee of quality in my selection, although this one was a little disappointing. Compared with similar World War II themes, it is not as light as Berlin Yanshi, blue max's magnificent reorganization, and the conductor's uncompromising performance. General Tanz, the Nazi madman who burns the city like cigarette ashes, is more suitable than Otto to play Visconti's little love. He's too sensitive, and gluten twitches won't save...

    • By Ima 2023-06-30 13:54:06

      The first half of the film looks like a half-baked suspense film at first glance, but the actual focus of the film is still on the role of the crazy murderer and the headhunter. The lines are exquisite and the soundtrack is perfect. Four to four and a half stars. Included in the category of old movies that can be eaten...

    • By Elenor 2023-05-16 17:05:38

      The murderer general is a bit cool, he is pale and tasteful, and likes the burning Van...

    • By Rosemary 2023-05-11 11:42:58

      I don't know what happened in Germany, but according to China's progress, the colonel seems to be dead late. The film is not complicated, but the stories told through the recollections of the parties are still vivid. From the very beginning, the major was out of the war, seeking a little justice during the war, a massacre. We regret his death and understand that in a troubled world, having one's own beliefs is the foundation of survival. It's hard to resist the urge to dismember prostitutes...

    Movie plot

    The story takes place during World War II. Major Grau (Omar Sharif), an intelligence officer, was ordered to investigate a brutal murder case, General von Sederitz (Charles Gray). , Major General Callenberg (Donald Pleasence) and General Tanz (Peter O'Toole) are all suspects in the case, but they all refused to cooperate with the investigation.
    Natasha, the wife of General von Sederitz, wants to find a golden tortoise-in-law among many...
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    Movie quotes

    • Major Grau: One of them is a... a murderer.

      Inspector Morand: Only one? But murder is the occupation of Generals.

      Major Grau: Then let us say what is admirable on the large scale is monstrous on the small. Since we must give medals to mass murderers, why not give justice to the small... entrepreneurs.

    • General Tanz: It's like the natural functions. Revolting, but inevitable.

    • Major Grau: That maniac is blowing up half the city!