Twilight's Last Gleaming
"We have invaded Silo 3. We are prepared to launch nine nuclear missiles. We demand ten million dollars, Air Force One... and you, Mr President."
Originally released in 1977. Twilight's Last Gleaming is a thriller film. directed by Robert Aldrich. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Charles Durning
Synopsis
A renegade USAF general, Lawrence Dell, escapes from a military prison and takes over an ICBM silo near Montana and threatens to provoke World War 3 unless the President reveals details of a secret meeting held just after the start of the Vietnam War between Dell and the then President's most trusted advisors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 26m
146 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (75 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Gen. Lawrence Dell
Roscoe Lee Browne
as James Forrest
Charles Durning
as President David T. Stevens
Joseph Cotten
as Arthur Renfrew - Secretary of State
Melvyn Douglas
as Zachariah Guthrie
Richard Jaeckel
as Capt. Stanford Towne
William Marshall
as William Klinger - Attorney General
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
as Brig. Gen. O'Rourke
Richard Widmark
as Gen. Martin MacKenzie - Commanding General SA
Paul Winfield
as Willis Powell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bavaria Film
- Geria Productions
- Allied Artists Pictures
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twilight's Last Gleaming about?
A renegade USAF general, Lawrence Dell, escapes from a military prison and takes over an ICBM silo near Montana and threatens to provoke World War 3 unless the President reveals details of a secret...
Who directed Twilight's Last Gleaming?
Twilight's Last Gleaming was directed by Robert Aldrich.
How long is Twilight's Last Gleaming?
Twilight's Last Gleaming has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
When was Twilight's Last Gleaming released?
Twilight's Last Gleaming was released on February 9, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twilight's Last Gleaming?
The main cast of Twilight's Last Gleaming includes Burt Lancaster, Roscoe Lee Browne, Charles Durning, Joseph Cotten, Melvyn Douglas.