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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1951
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama, History
Votes117
DirectorHenry Hathaway
WritersNunnally Johnson
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
About The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Directed by Henry Hathaway, The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel leans on a strong ensemble — James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1951.
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