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Five Graves to Cairo

NR1h 36m1943Billy Wilder
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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"Did a Woman Start the Rout of Rommel?"

During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.

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HotelEgyptWorld War IiGraveGerman OfficerBlack And WhiteDesertBritish SoldierAssumed IdentityNazi Spy

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What is Five Graves to Cairo (1943) about?

During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.

Who stars in Five Graves to Cairo?

Five Graves to Cairo stars Franchot Tone (Cpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos), Anne Baxter (Mouche), Akim Tamiroff (Farid), Erich von Stroheim (Field Marshal Erwin Rommel), Peter van Eyck (Lt. Schwegler). The film was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is Five Graves to Cairo?

Five Graves to Cairo has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1943. It is rated NR.

Is Five Graves to Cairo worth watching?

Five Graves to Cairo holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of War, Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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