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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

Directed by Henry Hathaway
1951    88m    Not Rated
Action, Drama, History,
6.971%62%
"The Desert Fox" chronicles General Rommel's complex legacy, detailing his strategic brilliance in North Africa, his role in fortifying Europe, and the moral conflict leading to his involvement in Hitler’s assassination plot, culminating in his tragic end.
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Cast of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
  • James MasonField Marshal Erwin Rommel
  • Cedric HardwickeDr. Karl Strolin
  • Jessica TandyFrau Lucie Marie Rommel
  • Luther AdlerAdolf Hitler
  • Everett SloaneGen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
  • Leo G. CarrollField Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
  • George MacreadyGen. Fritz Bayerlein
  • Richard BooneCapt. Hermann Aldinger
  • Eduard FranzCol. Klaus von Stauffenberg
  • Desmond YoungLt. Colonel Desmond Young
  • Paul CavanaghLt. Col. Caesar von Hofaker
  • George NaderCommando
  • Dan O'HerlihyCommando Captain (uncredited)
  • Michael RennieNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
  • Peter van EyckGerman Officer
  • John HoytField Marshal Wilhelm Keitel
  • Philip AhlmGerman Chauffeur
  • John Anderson
  • Jack BastonGen. Alfred Jodl
  • Mary CarrollRommel's Maid
  • Steve CarruthersSignal Man
  • Robert CooteBritish Medical Officer
  • Don De LeoMaj. Gen. Ernst Maisel
  • Charles EvansGen. Schultz
  • Scott ForbesCommando Colonel (uncredited)
  • John GoldsworthyGen. Heinrich von Stulpnagel
  • Lumsden HareDoctor
  • Walter KingsfordVice-Adm. Friedrich Ruge
  • Paul KrugerGerman Colonel
  • George LynnGerman Lieutenant
  • Lester MatthewsBritish Officer (uncredited)
  • Sean McCloryJock
  • Hans MoebusSurgeon
  • Fred NurneyGerman Colonel
  • William ReynoldsManfred Rommel (uncredited)
  • Ivan TriesaultGerman Major
  • Philip Van ZandtSS Man at Hospital (uncredited)
  • John VosperMaj. Walker
  • Carleton YoungGerman Staff Officer (uncredited)
  • George S. PattonSelf (archive footage)
  • Patrick WhyteBritish Agent
  • Hal TaggartGerman Staff Officer (uncredited)
  • Peter ForsterCommando
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