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The Desert Rats

A gripping tale of camaraderie and resilience unfolds as a Scottish Army officer, stationed with Australian and New Zealand soldiers, leads the defense of Tobruk against the relentless German forces.

Tobruk, a strategic stronghold held by a vastly outnumbered force of Australian troops, led by Richard Burton, becomes the last obstacle for Rommel's advance towards the Suez Canal. The Australians, earning the nickname 'The Desert Rats', engage in daring raids against Rommel, thwarting his plans and keeping him off balance.

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Main Cast

Richard BurtonRichard BurtonCaptain "Tammy" MacRoberts
James MasonJames MasonField Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Robert NewtonRobert NewtonTom Bartlett
Robert DouglasRobert DouglasGeneral
Torin ThatcherTorin ThatcherCol. Barney White
Chips RaffertyChips RaffertySgt. "Blue" Smith
Charles DavisCharles DavisPete
Ben WrightBen WrightMick
Patrick AhernePatrick AherneEnglish Officer (uncredited)
John AldersonJohn AldersonCorporal (uncredited)
Frank BakerFrank BakerBritish Officer (uncredited)
Robert BoonRobert BoonGerman Lieutenant (uncredited)
Frederic BrunnFrederic BrunnGerman Gunner (uncredited)
Paul BuschPaul BuschGerman Orderly (uncredited)
Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghColonel (uncredited)
Frank ChaseFrank ChaseCommando (uncredited)
Nicolas CosterNicolas CosterMedic (uncredited)
Noel DraytonNoel DraytonCaptain (uncredited)
Harold DyrenforthHarold DyrenforthObserver (uncredited)
Charles B. FitzsimonsCharles B. FitzsimonsFire Officer (uncredited)
John FraserJohn FraserArtillery Man (uncredited)
Arno FreyArno FreyKramm (uncredited)
Charles KeaneCharles KeaneSgt. Donaldson (uncredited)
Lester MatthewsLester MatthewsForeign Secretary (uncredited)
Gavin MuirGavin MuirCaptain (uncredited)
James O'HaraJames O'HaraCommunications Man (uncredited)
John O'MalleyJohn O'MalleyRiley (uncredited)
Patrick O'MoorePatrick O'MooreJim (uncredited)
Peter OrtizPeter OrtizWireman (uncredited)
Michael PateMichael PateCapt. Currie (uncredited)
Richard PeelRichard PeelRusty (uncredited)
Guy PrescottGuy PrescottMaj. O'Rourke (uncredited)
Jack RaineJack RaineC.I.C. (uncredited)
Otto ReichowOtto ReichowGunner (uncredited)
Michael RennieMichael RennieNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Jerry RiggioJerry RiggioCommando (uncredited)
Gilchrist StuartGilchrist StuartCaptain (uncredited)
John WengrafJohn WengrafGerman Doctor (uncredited)
Alfred ZeislerAlfred Zeislervon Helmholtz (uncredited)
Ashley CowanAshley Cowan
Charles 'Bud' TingwellCharles 'Bud' TingwellLt. Harry Carstairs

Creators

Robert WiseRobert WiseDirector
Richard MurphyRichard MurphyWriter

The Desert Rats Videos

THE DESERT RATS(1953) Original Theatrical Trailer

THE DESERT RATS(1953) Original Theatrical Trailer

Info about The Desert Rats

Studio(s): 20th Century Fox

Originally Released: United States, May 20, 1953

Production Country: United States

Budget: $1,320,000.00

Genres:Action, Adventure, Drama, War

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