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The Desert Fox (1951)

Drama / War

A portrait of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, beginning with his initially successful exploits in the North African desert until his defeat by Montgomery. Returning to Berlin, he becomes involved with Colonel Von Stauffenberg's plot to assassinate Hitler - but when the dictator escapes the bomb and the conspirators are rounded up, Rommel, because of his high standing with the German public, is offered the choice of suicide.

Country
USA
Cast and crew
  • Henry HathawayDirector
  • James MasonField Marshal Erwin Johannes Rommel
  • Cedric HardwickeDr. Karl Strolin
  • Jessica TandyFrau Lucie Marie Rommel
  • Luther AdlerAdolf Hitler
  • Everett SloaneGen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
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