The Enemy General (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, The Enemy General is a drama and war film directed by George Sherman, running about 74 minutes. “Intrigue... terror... screaming suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. OSS agent, working with the French underground, ambushes Nazi convoy with high-ranking general, who escapes. Later they take him from a Nazi prison and smuggle him to England.
Who’s in it. The Enemy General stars Van Johnson as Allan Lemaire, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Lionel Durand, Dany Carrel as Lisette and John van Dreelen as General Bruger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Enemy General has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Enemy General page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Enemy General tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Enemy General (1960)?
- In US, The Enemy General is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Enemy General worth watching?
- The Enemy General holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Enemy General?
- The Enemy General stars Van Johnson, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Dany Carrel, John van Dreelen and Françoise Prévost.