The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel(1951)
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Overview
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Director
Henry Hathaway
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
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
Leo G. Carroll
as Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
George Macready
as Gen. Fritz Bayerlein
Richard Boone
as Capt. Hermann Aldinger
Eduard Franz
as Col. Klaus von Stauffenberg
Desmond Young
as Lt. Colonel Desmond Young
Paul Cavanagh
as Lt. Col. Caesar von Hofaker
George Nader
as Commando
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
German
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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What is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel about?▼
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Who directed The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?▼
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was directed by Henry Hathaway and released in 1951. It is a action, drama, history, war film.
How long is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?▼
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?▼
The cast of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel includes 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 more.
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