Gates of Fire
Les Portes de feu
Synopsis
In October 1942, as an offensive was launched against Rommel's troops, a vehicle carrying a doctor and four nurses strayed into the desert. Prisoners of a German unit and aware that it was going to use them to ambush the Allied relief column, they set out to foil the plan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Delpey, Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Original Title
- Les Portes de feu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paris France Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Roger Delpey, Claude Bernard-Aubert
Raymond Lemoigne
Andrée Davanture
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Director
Roger Delpey
Writer
Andrée Davanture
Editor
Raymond Lemoigne
Director of Photography
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gates of Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gates of Fire about?
In October 1942, as an offensive was launched against Rommel's troops, a vehicle carrying a doctor and four nurses strayed into the desert. Prisoners of a German unit and aware that it was going to use them to ambush the Allied relief column, they set out to foil the plan.
Who directed Gates of Fire?
Gates of Fire was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
Who stars in Gates of Fire?
The principal cast of Gates of Fire includes Emmanuelle Riva, Dany Carrel, Annie Cordy, Juliette Mills, Georges Aminel.
When was Gates of Fire released and how long is it?
Gates of Fire was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.