El Alaméin
Synopsis
A small group of men and a tank stave off a German attack in a Bedouin desert during World War II.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Purdom
- Original Title
- El Alaméin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Herbert Purdom, Horace McCoy, George Worthing Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Fred F. Sears
Director
Herbert Purdom
Screenplay
Horace McCoy
Writer
George Worthing Yates
Writer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Alaméin
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What is El Alaméin about?
A small group of men and a tank stave off a German attack in a Bedouin desert during World War II.
Who directed El Alaméin?
El Alaméin was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in El Alaméin?
The principal cast of El Alaméin includes Scott Brady, Edward Ashley, Robin Hughes, Rita Moreno, Michael Pate.
When was El Alaméin released and how long is it?
El Alaméin was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for El Alaméin?
El Alaméin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).