The Desert Rats (1953)

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Written by Richard Murphy

Directed by Robert Wise

Running Time: 110 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1953

Rating: U Certificate

Filmed in Black and White

Exciting, intelligently-made drama about the siege of Tobruk in 1941, centred on Australian troops commanded by Captain "Tammy" MacRoberts. Also starring Robert Newton, James Mason, Robert Douglas, Torin Thatcher and Chips Rafferty.

Cast

Image for Richard BurtonRichard BurtonCapt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts
Robert NewtonTom Bartlett
Robert DouglasGeneral
Torin ThatcherCol. Barney White
Chips RaffertySgt. 'Blue' Smith
Charles 'Bud' TingwellLt. Harry Carstairs
Charles DavisPete
Ben WrightMick
James MasonField Marshal Erwin Rommel

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