Tobruk
Originally released in 1967. Tobruk is a drama/history film. directed by Arthur Hiller.
Starring Rock Hudson, George Peppard, and Nigel Green
Synopsis
In September 1942, the German Afrika Korps under Rommel have successfully pushed the Allies back into Egypt. A counter-attack is planned, for which the fuel dumps at Tobruk are a critical impediment. In order to aid the attack, a group of British commandos and German Jews make their way undercover through 800 miles of desert, to destroy the fuel dumps starving the Germans of fuel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (60 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rock Hudson
as Major Donald Craig
George Peppard
as Captain Kurt Bergman
Nigel Green
as Colonel John Harker
Guy Stockwell
as Lt. Max Mohnfeld
Jack Watson
as Sgt. Maj. Jack Tyne
Norman Rossington
as Alfie
Percy Herbert
as Dolan
Liam Redmond
as Henry Portman
Heidy Hunt
as Cheryl Portman
Leo Gordon
as Sgt. Krug
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Corman Company
- Universal Pictures
- Gibraltar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobruk about?
In September 1942, the German Afrika Korps under Rommel have successfully pushed the Allies back into Egypt. A counter-attack is planned, for which the fuel dumps at Tobruk are a critical impedimen...
Who directed Tobruk?
Tobruk was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is Tobruk?
Tobruk has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Tobruk released?
Tobruk was released on February 7, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tobruk?
The main cast of Tobruk includes Rock Hudson, George Peppard, Nigel Green, Guy Stockwell, Jack Watson.