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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951)

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  • Oct 16, 1951
  • 1h 28m
  • NR

6.7/10

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121 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel is a 1951 action and drama film directed by Henry Hathaway. Its leading cast includes James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke and Jessica Tandy. It runs for 1 hour 28 minutes.

Synopsis

The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.

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Time needed
1 hour 28 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 121 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • James Mason Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
  • Cedric Hardwicke Dr. Karl Strolin
  • Jessica Tandy Frau Lucie Marie Rommel
  • Luther Adler Adolf Hitler
  • Everett Sloane Gen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
  • Leo G. Carroll Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
  • George Macready Gen. Fritz Bayerlein
  • Richard Boone Capt. Hermann Aldinger
  • Eduard Franz Col. Klaus von Stauffenberg
  • Desmond Young Lt. Colonel Desmond Young
  • Paul Cavanagh Lt. Col. Caesar von Hofaker
  • George Nader Commando
  • Dan O'Herlihy Commando Captain (uncredited)
  • Michael Rennie Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
  • Peter van Eyck German Officer
  • John Hoyt Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel
  • Philip Ahlm German Chauffeur
  • John Anderson

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