The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
“At last! The sensational best-seller comes to the screen!”
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
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About The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel is a 1951 English-language action, drama and history film directed by Henry Hathaway. The cast is led by James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings.
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on October 16, 1951, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Writers
- Nunnally Johnson
- Release date
- October 16, 1951
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel cast & crew
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was directed by Henry Hathaway and written by Nunnally Johnson.
The cast features James Mason as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, Cedric Hardwicke as Dr. Karl Strolin, Jessica Tandy as Frau Lucie Marie Rommel, Luther Adler as Adolf Hitler, Everett Sloane as Gen. Wilhelm Burgdorf, and Leo G. Carroll as Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Norbert Brodine and it was produced by Nunnally Johnson.
Is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel worth watching?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 114 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and history, The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
James Mason
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Cedric Hardwicke
Dr. Karl Strolin
Jessica Tandy
Frau Lucie Marie Rommel
Luther Adler
Adolf Hitler
Everett Sloane
Gen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
Leo G. Carroll
Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
George Macready
Gen. Fritz Bayerlein
Richard Boone
Capt. Hermann Aldinger
Eduard Franz
Col. Klaus von Stauffenberg
Desmond Young
Lt. Colonel Desmond Young
Paul Cavanagh
Lt. Col. Caesar von Hofaker
George Nader
Commando
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▸What language is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel in?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel rated?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 114 ratings.
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