Taxi for Tobruk
Seen it?1961 | 95 min | History, Drama, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Guns of Navarone or The Longest Day, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Denys de La Patellière
- Hardy KrügerLe capitaine Ludwig von Stegel
- Lino Venturale brigadier Théo Dumas
- Charles AznavourSamuel Goldmann
- Maurice BiraudFrançois Gensac
- Germán CobosJean Ramirez