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The Desert Rats

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'.

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Cast & Crew See All

Richard Burton
Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts
James Mason
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Robert Newton
Tom Bartlett

Awards

  • 1954 - Oscar - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - nominated

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