The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
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Originally released in 1951. The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel is a action/drama film. directed by Henry Hathaway. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, and Jessica Tandy
Synopsis
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (111 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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).
When was The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel released?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was released on October 16, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The main cast of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel includes James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy, Luther Adler, Everett Sloane.
Is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel worth watching?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 111 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.