The Desert Rats

Directed by Robert Wise
Not Rated
May 18, 1953    88mAction, Adventure,
6.7100%69%6.3
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Rommel has the British in retreat on his way to the Suez Canal. All that stands in his way is Tobruk, held by a vastly out numbered force of Australian troops. Richard Burton leads these troops on daring raids against Rommel, keeping him off balance as they earn the nickname 'The Desert Rats'.
  • Richard BurtonCaptain "Tammy" MacRoberts
  • James MasonField Marshal Erwin von Rommel
  • Robert NewtonTom Bartlett
  • Robert DouglasGeneral
  • Torin ThatcherCol. Barney White
  • Chips RaffertySgt. "Blue" Smith
  • Charles TingwellLt. Harry Carstairs
  • Charles DavisPete
  • Ben WrightMick
  • Patrick AherneEnglish Officer (uncredited)
  • John AldersonCorporal (uncredited)
  • Frank BakerBritish Officer (uncredited)
  • John BlackburnSergeant (uncredited)
  • Robert BoonGerman Lieutenant (uncredited)
  • Frederic BrunnGerman Gunner (uncredited)
  • Arthur BrunnerGerman Radio Man (uncredited)
  • Paul BuschGerman Orderly (uncredited)
  • Paul CavanaghColonel (uncredited)
  • Frank ChaseCommando (uncredited)
  • Tony ChristianGerman Sentry (uncredited)

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