The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
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Synopsis
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Desert Fox: The Story Of Rommel ≣ 1951 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-08
Top Cast
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James Mason
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Cedric Hardwicke
Dr. Karl Strolin
Jessica Tandy
Frau Lucie Marie Rommel
Luther Adler
Adolf Hitler
Everett Sloane
Gen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
Leo G. Carroll
Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
George Macready
Gen. Fritz Bayerlein
Richard Boone
Capt. Hermann Aldinger
Eduard Franz
Col. Klaus von Stauffenberg
Desmond Young
Lt. Colonel Desmond Young
Paul Cavanagh
Lt. Col. Caesar von Hofaker
George Nader
Commando
Dan O'Herlihy
Commando Captain (uncredited)
Michael Rennie
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Peter van Eyck
German Officer
John Hoyt
Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel
Philip Ahlm
German Chauffeur
John Anderson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Nunnally Johnson
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Norbert Brodine
James B. Clark
Nunnally Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
Nunnally Johnson
Producer
James B. Clark
Editor
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
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What is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel about?
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Who directed The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The principal cast of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel includes James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy, Luther Adler, Everett Sloane.
When was The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel released and how long is it?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).