Desert Victory
The most terrifying scenes ever taken under fire!
A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where civilians hardly existed. Desert Victory tells the story of the Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El Alamein, including some re-enactment. Won "Best Documentary Feature" at the 16th Academy Awards in 1944.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Desert Victory
- Genres: War, Documentary
- Release Date: 1943-04-12
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Rating: 6/10 (8 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: The Army Film & Photographic Unit, Royal Air Force Film Production Unit, British Army Film Unit, Army Film Unit
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9551
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Harold Alexander
as Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Bernard L. Montgomery
as Self (archive footage)
Erwin Rommel
as Self (archive footage)
Claude Auchinleck
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alan Brooke
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alan Cunningham
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph Goebbels
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Henry Harwood
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Victory?▼
Desert Victory is a War, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1943-04-12.
Who are the main actors in Desert Victory?▼
The main cast includes Harold Alexander, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Bernard L. Montgomery, Erwin Rommel, .
Where can I watch Desert Victory online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Desert Victory is available.
Is Desert Victory based on a true story?▼
The most terrifying scenes ever taken under fire!
What is the IMDb rating of Desert Victory?▼
Desert Victory has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 8 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Desert Victory?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Desert Victory?▼
The soundtrack was composed by The Army Film & Photographic Unit, Royal Air Force Film Production Unit, British Army Film Unit, Army Film Unit. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Desert Victory filmed?▼
Desert Victory was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Desert Victory?▼
The total runtime of Desert Victory is 60 minutes.
Is Desert Victory suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Desert Victory?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Desert Victory.
Does Desert Victory have a post-credit scene?▼
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