Twilight's Last Gleaming 1977
"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."
In Robert Aldrich's gripping 1977 thriller *Twilight's Last Gleaming*, a rogue U.S. Air Force general stages a chilling coup by seizing an ICBM silo in Montana, holding the nation—and the world—hostage.
Director: Robert Aldrich
Cast
Burt Lancaster
Gen. Lawrence Dell
Roscoe Lee Browne
James Forrest
Charles Durning
President David T. Stevens
Joseph Cotten
Arthur Renfrew - Secretary of State
Melvyn Douglas
Zachariah Guthrie
Richard Jaeckel
Capt. Stanford Towne
William Marshall
William Klinger - Attorney General
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Brig. Gen. O'Rourke
Richard Widmark
Gen. Martin MacKenzie - Commanding General SA
Paul Winfield
Willis Powell
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977) about?
The film follows renegade Air Force General Lawrence Dell, who escapes prison and seizes a nuclear missile silo. He demands the President reveal the truth behind a secret 1960s meeting tied to Vietnam War decisions—or risk global annihilation.
Who directed Twilight's Last Gleaming?
Robert Aldrich directed this tense Cold War thriller, known for his sharp, politically charged films like *The Dirty Dozen* and *The Longest Yard*.
Who stars in Twilight's Last Gleaming?
The film features Burt Lancaster as the rebellious general, supported by Roscoe Lee Browne, Charles Durning, Joseph Cotten, and Melvyn Douglas in standout roles.
Is Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977) worth watching?
As a classic Cold War thriller, it delivers high tension and sharp dialogue, though its pacing may feel deliberate. Fans of political intrigue and Burt Lancaster's commanding performances will find it compelling.
How long is Twilight's Last Gleaming?
The film runs for 146 minutes, offering ample time for its intricate plot and intense confrontations.
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About Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977) — A 1977 military thriller about power, secrets, and a rogue general's ultimatum
In Robert Aldrich's gripping 1977 thriller *Twilight's Last Gleaming*, a rogue U.S. Air Force general stages a chilling coup by seizing an ICBM silo in Montana, holding the nation—and the world—hostage. His demands are steep: ten million dollars, control of Air Force One, and the President himself. But beneath the high-stakes tension lies a darker conspiracy—Dell's escape and ultimatum are tied to a classified 1960s meeting where government secrets may have doomed a war. With Cold War paranoia at its peak, the film blends military precision with moral ambiguity, creating an atmosphere of relentless suspense.
Burt Lancaster commands the screen as the defiant Dell, backed by a powerhouse cast including Roscoe Lee Browne and Charles Durning, while Aldrich crafts a taut narrative that questions loyalty and power. *Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977)* isn't just a thriller—it's a razor-sharp dissection of authority and betrayal, wrapped in the shadow of nuclear dread.
