The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951)

Name: The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: 1951
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy, Luther Adler, Everett Sloane

1h 28m United States of America

Action Drama History War

Plot

Erwin Rommel, a brilliant German general during World War II, navigates the complexities of loyalty and morality as he rises through the military ranks. Renowned for his tactical prowess in the North African campaign, Rommel grapples with the realities of Hitler's regime. As disillusionment grows, he becomes entangled in a conspiracy to assassinate the Führer, reflecting the internal conflict between duty and conscience. This gripping portrayal delves into the mind of a man caught between admiration for his country and the brutal truths of its leadership.

Cast

James Mason Cedric Hardwicke Jessica Tandy Luther Adler Everett Sloane Leo G. Carroll George Macready Richard Boone Eduard Franz Desmond Young Paul Cavanagh George Nader Dan O'Herlihy Michael Rennie Peter van Eyck