Raid on Rommel
“He took o Rommel...the Sahara...and a unit of untrained me to blow the Desert Fox to Hell.”
Synopsis
Captain Foster plans on raiding German-occupied Tobruk with hand- picked commandos, but a mixup leaves him with a medical unit led by a Quaker conscientious objector.
Top Cast
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Richard Burton
Capt. Alex Foster
John Colicos
Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie
Wolfgang Preiss
Gen. Erwin Rommel
Clinton Greyn
Maj. Hugh Tarkington
Danielle De Metz
Vivianne Gagliardo
Karl-Otto Alberty
Schroeder
Christopher Cary
Conscientious Objector
John Orchard
Garth
Brook Williams
Reilly
Greg Mullavey
Brown
Ben Wright
Admiral
Michael Sevareid
Wembley
Chris Anders
Tank Sergeant
James O'Hara
Lt. Executive Officer (uncredited)
Patrick Whyte
Flag Captain (uncredited)
Robert Wolders
German Pilot (uncredited)
Ronald Southart
British Colonel (uncredited)
Erik Holland
Sentry at Checkpoint (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard M. Bluel
- Original Score
- Hal Mooney
- Original Title
- Raid on Rommel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Richard M. Bluel
Hal Mooney
Earl Rath
Gene Palmer
Harry Tatelman
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Tatelman
Producer
Hal Mooney
Original Music Composer
Richard M. Bluel
Screenplay
Gene Palmer
Editor
Earl Rath
Director of Photography
Henry Hathaway
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raid on Rommel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raid on Rommel about?
Captain Foster plans on raiding German-occupied Tobruk with hand- picked commandos, but a mixup leaves him with a medical unit led by a Quaker conscientious objector.
Who directed Raid on Rommel?
Raid on Rommel was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Raid on Rommel?
The principal cast of Raid on Rommel includes Richard Burton, John Colicos, Wolfgang Preiss, Clinton Greyn, Danielle De Metz.
When was Raid on Rommel released and how long is it?
Raid on Rommel was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Raid on Rommel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raid on Rommel was composed by Hal Mooney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raid on Rommel?
Raid on Rommel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).