The Desert Rats
“They crawled their way across the blazing sands of Africa... to turn disaster into victory!”
6.3/ 10IMDb6.7101
19531h 28mNR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Writer
- Richard Murphy
- Producer
- Robert L. Jacks
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently asked questions
What is The Desert Rats rated?
The Desert Rats has an audience rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 101 votes.
Who directed The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats was directed by Robert Wise.
When was The Desert Rats released?
The Desert Rats was released in 1953.
