The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats (1953) is a war drama, directed by Robert Wise. It stars Richard Burton and James Mason. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 88-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.
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What The Desert Rats Is 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 immediately clash with MacRoberts, a gruff, strict disciplinarian, however this unorthodox team must band together to protect Tobruk from the German forces.
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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.
Where can I watch The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats runs for 88 minutes (1h 28m).
When did The Desert Rats come out?
The Desert Rats was released in 1953.
Who directed The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats stars Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas.
What is The Desert Rats's rating?
The Desert Rats holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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