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Overview
In North Africa, German Field Marshal Rommel and his troops have successfully fended off British forces, and now intend to take Tobruk, an important port city. A ramshackle group of Australian reinforcements sent to combat the Germans is put under the command of British Captain MacRoberts. The unruly Aussies immediately clash with MacRoberts, a gruff, strict disciplinarian, however this unorthodox team must band together to protect Tobruk from the German forces.
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Cast
Richard Burton
Captain "Tammy" MacRoberts
James Mason
Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Robert Newton
Tom Bartlett
Robert Douglas
General
Torin Thatcher
Col. Barney White
Chips Rafferty
Sgt. "Blue" Smith
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Is The Desert Rats available to watch online?
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What year was The Desert Rats released?
The Desert Rats was released in 1953.
What genre is The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats is a War, Action film.
How long is The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats has a runtime of 1h 28m.
What is The Desert Rats rated?
The Desert Rats has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 99 reviews.
Who directed The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats was directed by Robert Wise.
