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The Desert Rats
1951
Richard Burton stars in this exciting film directed by Robert Wise about the courageous men who held off German Field Marshall Erwin Rommell, despite being hopelessly outnumbered. The year is 1941, and all that stands between Rommel and the Suez Canal is the fortress of Tobruk, which is manned only by a small Australian .. Read more
| Starring | Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Charles Tingwell |
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| Director | Robert Wise |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
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The Desert Rats
Richard Burton stars in this exciting film directed by Robert Wise about the courageous men who held off German Field Marshall Erwin Rommell, despite being hopelessly outnumbered. The year is 1941, and all that stands between Rommel and the Suez Canal is the fortress of Tobruk, which is manned only by a small Australian batallion whom Captain MacRoberts (Burton) must whip into shape - fast! James Mason co-stars in a stunning portrayal as Rommel in this stirring, action-packed story of the World War II heroes known as The Desert Rats.
| Starring | Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Charles Tingwell, Ben Wright, John O'Malley, Torin Thatcher |
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| Director | Robert Wise |
| Studio | 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Dubbed | French, German, Italian, Spanish |
| Hearing-impaired | English, German |
| Released | Production year: 1951 To Rent: DVD: 02 Jun 2003 |
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Actioner made to cash in on the success of The Desert Fox (qv). Stars and battle scenes survive a studio look.
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Great old Classic film
Richard Burton plays a great part of an english officer in the 2nd world war. Great film ! A one to watch for any war fan
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- 28 Nov 2005 at 19:49
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Dickie the Rat beats Jimmy the Fox
No doubt about it, tis is a flag waver with a sterling portrayal of Burton as the commander who leads his men to push past their limits in holding out against ... read more »
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Watchable But Familiar
The Desert Rats was a massive commercial success in the 1950s and survives today as a stirring boys own adventure - not that anyone under the age of thirty is ... read more »
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Great old Classic film
Richard Burton plays a great part of an english officer in the 2nd world war. Great film ! A one to watch for any war fan
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The Desert Rats
Richard Burton stars in this exciting film directed by Robert Wise about the courageous men who held off German Field Marshall Erwin Rommell, despite being hopelessly outnumbered. The year is 1941, and all that stands between Rommel and the Suez Canal is the fortress of Tobruk, which is manned only ...
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