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The Desert Rats
“They crawled their way across the blazing sands of Africa... to turn disaster into victory!”
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The Desert Rats at a glance
The Desert Rats is a 1953 war and action film, running 1h 28m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1953-03-26
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Genres
- War, Action
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 106 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Richard BurtonCaptain "Tammy" MacRoberts
James MasonField Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Robert NewtonTom Bartlett
Robert DouglasGeneral
Torin ThatcherCol. Barney White
Chips RaffertySgt. "Blue" Smith
Charles TingwellLt. Harry Carstairs
Charles DavisPete
Ben WrightMick
Patrick AherneEnglish Officer (uncredited)
John AldersonCorporal (uncredited)
Frank BakerBritish Officer (uncredited)John BlackburnSergeant (uncredited)
Robert BoonGerman Lieutenant (uncredited)
Questions about The Desert Rats
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Desert Rats in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Desert Rats is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Desert Rats suitable for children?
The Desert Rats is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Desert Rats about?
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…
How long is The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats runs for 1h 28m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Desert Rats trailer?
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