The Rat Patrol
Series Overview
The exploits of four Allied soldiers — three Americans and one Englishman — who are part of a long-range desert patrol group in the North African campaign during World War II. Their mission: "to attack, harass and wreak havoc on Field Marshal Rommel's vaunted Afrika Korps".
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 58 Episodes
30 min per episode
1966 – 1968
Premiered: Mon, Sep 12, 1966
Tom GriesLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 26: “The Kill at Koorlea Raid”
The Rat Patrol is ordered to go with a South African sniper on a mission to kill a German general, but Troy decides to try to capture the general alive.
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1967-68 Television Season 50th Anniversary: The Rat Patrol (series promo)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-15
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Gries
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Rat Patrol about?
The exploits of four Allied soldiers — three Americans and one Englishman — who are part of a long-range desert patrol group in the North African campaign during World War II. Their mission: "to attack, harass and wreak havoc on Field Marshal Rommel's vaunted Afrika Korps".
How many seasons does The Rat Patrol have?
The Rat Patrol comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Rat Patrol?
Key cast members in The Rat Patrol include Christopher George, Gary Raymond, Eric Braeden, Lawrence P. Casey, Justin Tarr.
Who created or directed The Rat Patrol?
The Rat Patrol was developed and directed by Tom Gries.