The Desert Rats
They crawled their way across the blazing sands of Africa... to turn disaster into victory!
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
- Genres: War, Action
- Release Date: 1953-05-20
- Runtime: 88 minutes
- Rating: 6.3/10 (91 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5045
- Languages: English, German
Cast & Crew
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)
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THE DESERT RATS(1953) Original Theatrical Trailer
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What is The Desert Rats?▼
The Desert Rats is a War, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1953-05-20.
Who are the main actors in The Desert Rats?▼
The main cast includes Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas, Torin Thatcher, .
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Is The Desert Rats based on a true story?▼
They crawled their way across the blazing sands of Africa... to turn disaster into victory!
What is the IMDb rating of The Desert Rats?▼
The Desert Rats has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 91 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Desert Rats?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Desert Rats?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Desert Rats filmed?▼
The Desert Rats was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Desert Rats?▼
The total runtime of The Desert Rats is 88 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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