Desert Victory
"The most terrifying scenes ever taken under fire!"
Originally released in 1943. Desert Victory is a war/documentary film. directed by David MacDonald. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harold Alexander, Winston Churchill, and Adolf Hitler
Synopsis
A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where civilians hardly existed. Desert Victory tells the story of the Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El Alamein, including some re-enactment. Won "Best Documentary Feature" at the 16th Academy Awards in 1944.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Directors
Top Cast
Harold Alexander
as Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Bernard L. Montgomery
as Self (archive footage)
Erwin Rommel
as Self (archive footage)
Claude Auchinleck
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alan Brooke
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alan Cunningham
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph Goebbels
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Henry Harwood
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Army Film & Photographic Unit
- Royal Air Force Film Production Unit
- British Army Film Unit
- Army Film Unit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Victory about?
A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where ...
Who directed Desert Victory?
Desert Victory was directed by David MacDonald.
How long is Desert Victory?
Desert Victory has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Desert Victory released?
Desert Victory was released on April 12, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desert Victory?
The main cast of Desert Victory includes Harold Alexander, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Bernard L. Montgomery, Erwin Rommel.