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The Night of the Generals

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

★ 6.8(184)19672h 28m

The Night of the Generals is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Anatole Litvak
Release date: 1967-01-29
Runtime: 2h 28m
Language: French
Box office: $2,400,000
Budget: $5,200,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Night of the Generals — trailer

About The Night of the Generals

The Night of the Generals is a 1967 movie in the Thriller, Mystery and War genres, directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif and Tom Courtenay. It has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 184 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Night of the Generals in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Peter O'Toole

General Tanz

Omar Sharif

Major Grau

Tom Courtenay

Corporal Hartmann

Donald Pleasence

General Kahlenberge

Joanna Pettet

Ulrike

Philippe Noiret

Inspector Morand

Charles Gray

General von Seidlitz-Gabler

Coral Browne

Eleanore von Seidlitz-Gabler

John Gregson

Colonel Sandauer

Nigel Stock

Otto

Juliette Gréco

Juliette

Yves Brainville

Liesowski

Themes & keywords

paris, francegeneralworld war iiflashbacksociopathmurderconspiracyserial killergerman occupation of francearmy generalmurder investigationrommelnazi occupation1940s1960s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Night of the Generals in France?+

In France, The Night of the Generals is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Night of the Generals on Netflix?+

The Night of the Generals is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Night of the Generals?+

The Night of the Generals has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

Who stars in The Night of the Generals?+

The Night of the Generals stars Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Tom Courtenay, Donald Pleasence and Joanna Pettet.

When did The Night of the Generals come out?+

The Night of the Generals is a 1967 movie directed by Anatole Litvak.

What genre is The Night of the Generals?+

The Night of the Generals is Thriller, Mystery, War and Crime film.

Who directed The Night of the Generals?+

The Night of the Generals was directed by Anatole Litvak.