The Desert Rats (1953)
They crawled their way across the blazing sands of Africa... to turn disaster into victory!
Storyline
In North Africa, German Field Marshal Rommel and his troops have successfully fended off British forces, and now intend to take Tobruk, an important port city. A ramshackle group of Australian reinforcements sent to combat the Germans is put under the command of British Captain MacRoberts. The unruly Aussies immediately clash with MacRoberts, a gruff, strict disciplinarian, however this unorthodox team must band together to protect Tobruk from the German forces.
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Movie Details
| Original title | The Desert Rats |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 20, 1953 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | world war ii, desert, rommel, libyan desert, tobruk |
FAQ
What is The Desert Rats about?
In North Africa, German Field Marshal Rommel and his troops have successfully fended off British forces, and now intend to take Tobruk, an important port city. A ramshackle group of Australian reinforcements sent to combat the Germans is put under the command of British Captain MacRoberts. The unruly Aussies immediately clash with MacRoberts, a gruff, strict disciplinarian, however this unorthodox team must band together to protect Tobruk from the German forces.
When was The Desert Rats released?
The Desert Rats was released on May 20, 1953 (status: Released).
Who directed The Desert Rats?
Robert Wise directed The Desert Rats.
What is the TMDB rating of The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 from 101 votes.