Taxi for Tobruk
Un taxi pour Tobrouk
“The most exciting, explosive journey the screen has ever taken through a minefield of human emotions.”
Synopsis
During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Screenplay & Story
- Denys de La Patellière, René Havard
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- Un taxi pour Tobrouk
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Franco London Films, Continental Film, Procusa, S.N.E. Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys de La Patellière
Denys de La Patellière, René Havard, Michel Audiard
Georges Garvarentz
Marcel Grignon, Salvador Torres Garriga
Jacqueline Thiédot
Department Leadership Roster
Denys de La Patellière
Director
Denys de La Patellière
Screenplay
René Havard
Screenplay
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Thiédot
Editor
Michel Audiard
Writer
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Salvador Torres Garriga
Director of Photography
Paul-Louis Boutié
Production Design
Madeleine Charlot
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxi for Tobruk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Taxi for Tobruk about?
During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.
Who directed Taxi for Tobruk?
Taxi for Tobruk was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in Taxi for Tobruk?
The principal cast of Taxi for Tobruk includes Hardy Krüger, Lino Ventura, Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, Germán Cobos.
When was Taxi for Tobruk released and how long is it?
Taxi for Tobruk was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Taxi for Tobruk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taxi for Tobruk was composed by Georges Garvarentz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taxi for Tobruk?
Taxi for Tobruk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.