The Night Of The Generals -

: A prostitute is brutally murdered. An eyewitness sees a German general leaving the scene, specifically identifying the red stripe on his trousers. Major Grau of the Abwehr (German Military Intelligence) narrows the suspects to three generals: General Tanz , Major General Kahlenberge , and General von Seidlitz-Gabler .

" The Night of the Generals " is a multi-generational murder mystery and historical drama that originated as a 1962 novel by . It is most widely known for its lavish 1967 film adaptation directed by Anatole Litvak , starring Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif . The narrative is unique for blending a serial killer whodunit with major historical events of World War II, specifically the 1944 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. 1. Plot Overview: Three Decades of Pursuit The Night of the Generals

The story spans from 1942 to 1965, following the investigation of a serial killer who targets prostitutes. : A prostitute is brutally murdered