The Night of the Generals (1967)

In the chilling shadows of 1942 Warsaw, the excessive brutality marking the murder of a Polish prostitute ensnares Major Grau (Omar Sharif), a German Intelligence Agent with an unwavering belief in justice. An enigmatic eyewitness account implicates a German General, seen departing the murder scene, in the wake of the victim's last scream. The trail of clues, however, unveils a terrifying triad of suspects: General Tanz (Peter O'Toole), Major General Klaus Kahlenberge (Donald Pleasence), and General von Seidlitz-Gabler (Charles Gray). Shrouded in denial, the three Generals evade Major Grau's probing, escalating the tension and suspicion. As Major Grau relentlessly pursues the truth, he finds himself promoted, whisked away from Warsaw's grim streets to the deceptive beauty of 1944 Paris. Here, amidst the city's hidden secrets, this quartet reunites and the investigation resumes, intertwined with the undercurrents of a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, orchestrated by his own high command. Adding to the intricate web of intrigue is a budding romance between Ulrike von Seidlitz-Gabler (Joanna Pettet) and Lance Corporal Kurt Hartmann (Sir Tom Courtenay), while Inspector Morand (Philippe Noiret) aids Major Grau in his relentless pursuit of justice. The narrative takes a final leap to 1965 Hamburg, where another ghastly crime mirrors the one left unresolved in Warsaw, reigniting the case and leading to the unveiling of the true killer. "The Night of the Generals" weaves a complex tapestry of murder, mystery, and high-ranking deceit amidst the tumultuous backdrop of wartime Europe, leaving viewers entranced until the very last scene.

The Night of the Generals is a crime movie featuring Peter O'Toole.

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