The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Seen it?1951 | 88 min | Action, Drama, History, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or The Longest Day, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Hathaway
- James MasonField Marshal Erwin Rommel
- Cedric HardwickeDr. Karl Strolin
- Jessica TandyFrau Lucie Marie Rommel
- Luther AdlerAdolf Hitler
- Everett SloaneGen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
- Leo G. CarrollField Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
- George MacreadyGen. Fritz Bayerlein
- Richard BooneCapt. Hermann Aldinger
- Eduard FranzCol. Klaus von Stauffenberg
- Desmond YoungLt. Colonel Desmond Young