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Where to Watch The Desert Rats (1953) in the US
- 1953
- Approved
- 1h 28m
- 6.7IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
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What it's about
Rommel has the British in retreat on his way to the Suez Canal. All that stands in his way is Tobruk, held by a vastly out numbered force of Australian troops. Richard Burton leads these troops on daring raids against Rommel, keeping him off balance as they earn the nickname 'The Desert Rats'.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Writer
- Richard Murphy
- Starring
- Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton
Details
- Release date
- May 20, 1953
- Language
- English, German
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch The Desert Rats (1953) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Desert Rats in the United States?
- The Desert Rats is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
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