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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

NR1h 28m1951Henry Hathaway
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%
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"At last! The sensational best-seller comes to the screen!"

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

ActionDramaHistoryWarBiography
World War IiBiographyHistorical FigureNazi OfficerBlack And WhiteDesertLibyan DesertRommelNorth AfricaOperation Valkyrie

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What is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951) about?

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

Who stars in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel stars 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). The film was directed by Henry Hathaway.

How long is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated NR.

Is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel worth watching?

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Action, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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