Five Graves to Cairo
"Did a Woman Start the Rout of Rommel?"
Originally released in 1943. Five Graves to Cairo is a war/thriller film. directed by Billy Wilder.
Starring Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter, and Akim Tamiroff
Synopsis
During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (144 votes)
Budget
$855K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Franchot Tone
as Cpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos
Anne Baxter
as Mouche
Akim Tamiroff
as Farid
Erich von Stroheim
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Peter van Eyck
as Lt. Schwegler
Fortunio Bonanova
as Gen. Sebastiano
Philip Ahlm
as Second Soldier (uncredited)
Roger Creed
as Fourth Soldier (uncredited)
Hans Moebus
as Third Soldier (uncredited)
Leslie Denison
as British Captain (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $855,000
- Revenue
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Graves to Cairo about?
During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may pr...
Who directed Five Graves to Cairo?
Five Graves to Cairo was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Five Graves to Cairo?
Five Graves to Cairo has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Five Graves to Cairo released?
Five Graves to Cairo was released on May 26, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Graves to Cairo?
The main cast of Five Graves to Cairo includes Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter, Akim Tamiroff, Erich von Stroheim, Peter van Eyck.
Is Five Graves to Cairo worth watching?
Five Graves to Cairo has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.