The Desert Rats

The Desert Rats

63% | May 20, 1953 | War, Action

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.

Featured Cast

Richard Murphy
Writer
Robert Wise
Director

Cast

Captain "Tammy" MacRoberts
Richard Burton
Captain "Tammy" MacRoberts
Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
James Mason
Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Tom Bartlett
Robert Newton
Tom Bartlett
Col. Barney White
Torin Thatcher
Col. Barney White

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