Judith (1966): Cast & Plot
Judith is a 1966 war drama directed by Daniel Mann, starring Sophia Loren as Judith Auerbach, Hans Verner and Peter Finch. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Judith About?
The premise of Judith without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Jewish woman, consumed by a single, burning desire for revenge, is recruited as an operative to hunt down a German commander who was once her husband. Determined to use her body as a weapon, she embarks on a relentless quest to settle the unspeakable wrong inflicted upon her.
Judith Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- character name as title
- forename as title
- syrian army
- israel
- prologue
- 1940s
- nazi
- death of husband
- army
- machine gun
- husband wife relationship
- human smuggling
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- tank
- explosion
- bomb
- shot in the stomach
- army major
- british army
- air raid
- border dispute
- tattoo
- soldier
- one word title
- jew
- muslim
- damascus syria
- kibbutz
- syria
- palestine
- general
- hearing
- war criminal
- prison camp
- title spoken by character
Judith Cast & Characters
Sophia Loren leads the cast as Judith Auerbach, with Hans Verner as Gustav Schiller and Peter Finch as Aaron Stein. Directed by Daniel Mann; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Mann
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Sophia Loren as Judith Auerbach - Hans Verner as Gustav Schiller
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Peter Finch as Aaron Stein -
Jack Hawkins as Major Lawton
Also Starring in Judith
· 6 more- Arnoldo Foà Interrogator
- André Morell Haim
- Frank Wolff Eli
- Shraga Friedman Nathan
- Zaharira Harifai Dr. Rachel
- Joseph Gross Yanek
More from Daniel Mann
More films directed by Daniel Mann, best-rated first: Willard, BUtterfield 8, Under a Blue Sun and The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains.
Judith Plot Summary
What happens in Judith from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Palestine shortly before the end of the British mandate, the Haganah learns that a former German tank commander, General Gustav Schiller, is teaching the Arabs battle tactics, but they are unable to locate him. They then learn of his Jewish former wife, Judith Auerbach Schiller, Sophia Loren, and arrange for her to be smuggled into Palestine via the port of Haifa. She is placed in the care of Aaron Stein, Peter Finch, a Haganah commander, at a kibbutz.
Schiller had abandoned his wife during the war and took away their son. Judith was then sent to the Dachau concentration camp, where she was forced to serve in an officers’ brothel, but survived.
Full summary
The whole story of Judith, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Judith?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which celebrated actress stars as Judith Auerbach Schiller?
Cars in Judith
11 cars on screen, including the 1941 Dodge W-Series and the Willys MB 'Jeep'.
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1941 Dodge W-Series Important role -
Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role -
Chevrolet unknown Minor role -
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Pressed Steel M4 A1 (76)W HVSS Sherman Minor role
Judith Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Judyta” and “La Venus de la ira”.
- Also known as
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- Judyta
- La Venus de la ira
- Юдифь
- 血肉长城
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Movies Like Judith
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Judith of Bethulia, Jerichow and The Huntress of Auschwitz.
Judith FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Judith, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Judith?
Judith runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Judith released?
Judith was released on January 20, 1966.
Who directed Judith?
Judith was directed by Daniel Mann.
More films by Daniel Mann Who is in the cast of Judith?
Judith stars Sophia Loren as Judith Auerbach, Hans Verner as Gustav Schiller and Peter Finch as Aaron Stein, among 10 credited actors.
Does Judith have a post-credit scene?
No. Judith has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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