Five Graves to Cairo

Five Graves to Cairo

69.78% | May 26, 1943 | War, Thriller, Drama

The British Army, retreating ahead of victorious Rommel, leaves a lone survivor on the Egyptian border who finds refuge at a remote desert hotel. He assumes the identity of a recently deceased waiter and is helped by the hotel's owner, despite protest from the French chambermaid, who fears the imminent arrival of Rommel and the Germans.

Featured Cast

Billy Wilder
Director
Charles Brackett
Screenplay

Cast

Cpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos
Franchot Tone
Cpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos
Mouche
Anne Baxter
Mouche
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Erich von Stroheim
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Lt. Schwegler
Peter van Eyck
Lt. Schwegler

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