The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951)

  • NR
  • 10/16/1951 (US)
  • Action, Drama, History, War
  • 1h 28m

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

Overview

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

Henry Hathaway

Director

Nunnally Johnson

Screenplay

Cast

James Mason's headshot

James Mason

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Cedric Hardwicke's headshot

Cedric Hardwicke

Dr. Karl Strolin
Jessica Tandy's headshot

Jessica Tandy

Frau Lucie Marie Rommel
Luther Adler's headshot

Luther Adler

Adolf Hitler
Everett Sloane's headshot

Everett Sloane

Gen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
Leo G. Carroll's headshot

Leo G. Carroll

Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
George Macready's headshot

George Macready

Gen. Fritz Bayerlein
Richard Boone's headshot

Richard Boone

Capt. Hermann Aldinger

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