The Desert Rats
"They crawled their way across the blazing sands of Africa... to turn disaster into victory!"
Originally released in 1953. The Desert Rats is a war/action film. directed by Robert Wise. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Burton, James Mason, and Robert Newton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (94 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Burton
as Captain "Tammy" MacRoberts
James Mason
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Robert Newton
as Tom Bartlett
Robert Douglas
as General
Torin Thatcher
as Col. Barney White
Chips Rafferty
as Sgt. "Blue" Smith
Charles Tingwell
as Lt. Harry Carstairs
Charles Davis
as Pete
Ben Wright
as Mick
Patrick Aherne
as English Officer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 rein...
Who directed The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats was directed by Robert Wise.
How long is The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Desert Rats released?
The Desert Rats was released on March 26, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Desert Rats?
The main cast of The Desert Rats includes Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas, Torin Thatcher.