Raid on Rommel
“He took o Rommel...the Sahara...and a unit of untrained me to blow the Desert Fox to Hell.”
Captain Foster plans on raiding German-occupied Tobruk with hand- picked commandos, but a mixup leaves him with a medical unit led by a Quaker conscientious objector.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Australia | BINGE | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About Raid on Rommel
Raid on Rommel is a 1971 English-language war and action film directed by Henry Hathaway. The cast is led by Richard Burton, John Colicos, Wolfgang Preiss. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Raid on Rommel was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 12, 1971, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Writers
- Richard M. Bluel
- Release date
- February 12, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Raid on Rommel cast & crew
Raid on Rommel was directed by Henry Hathaway and written by Richard M. Bluel.
The cast features Richard Burton as Capt. Alex Foster, John Colicos as Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie, Wolfgang Preiss as Gen. Erwin Rommel, Clinton Greyn as Maj. Hugh Tarkington, Danielle De Metz as Vivianne Gagliardo, and Karl-Otto Alberty as Schroeder.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hal Mooney, cinematography is by Earl Rath, and it was produced by Harry Tatelman.
Is Raid on Rommel worth watching?
Raid on Rommel holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 54 ratings, a more divisive war films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war and action, Raid on Rommel is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Raid on Rommel
Richard Burton
Capt. Alex Foster
John Colicos
Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie
Wolfgang Preiss
Gen. Erwin Rommel
Clinton Greyn
Maj. Hugh Tarkington
Danielle De Metz
Vivianne Gagliardo
Karl-Otto Alberty
Schroeder
Christopher Cary
Conscientious Objector
John Orchard
Garth
Brook Williams
Reilly
Greg Mullavey
Brown
Ben Wright
Admiral
Michael Sevareid
Wembley
Raid on Rommel — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Raid on Rommel in United States?
Raid on Rommel is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Raid on Rommel in?
Raid on Rommel is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Raid on Rommel?
Raid on Rommel runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Raid on Rommel rated?
Raid on Rommel is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 54 ratings.
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