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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

Name: The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Director: Henry Hathaway
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: 1951-10-16
Cast: James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy, Luther Adler, Everett Sloane

ActionDramaHistoryWar

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

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Cast

James MasonCedric HardwickeJessica TandyLuther AdlerEverett SloaneLeo G. CarrollGeorge MacreadyRichard BooneEduard FranzDesmond YoungPaul CavanaghGeorge Nader

Director

Henry Hathaway

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