The Desert Rats (1953)
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Directors
Robert Wise
Cast
Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas, Torin Thatcher, Chips Rafferty, Bud Tingwell
The story
German field marshal Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps have driven the British Army back toward Egypt and the vital Suez Canal. Standing in Rommel's way is Tobruk, a constant threat to his supply lines. The 9th Australian Division are charged with holding the port.
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, War Film, action film, drama film, war film
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