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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

At last! The sensational best-seller comes to the screen!

The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.

19511h 28mNRAction, Drama, History, War

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About The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

Directors
Henry Hathaway
Cast
James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy, Luther Adler, Everett Sloane, Leo G. Carroll
Genres
Action, Drama, History, War
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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