The Desert Rats
1953
In North Africa, German Field Marshal Rommel and his troops have successfully fended off British forces, and now intend to take Tobruk, an important port city. A ramshackle group of Australian reinforcements sent to combat the Germans is put under the command of British Captain MacRoberts. The unruly Aussies immediately clash with MacRoberts, a gruff, strict disciplinarian, however this unorthodox team must band together to protect Tobruk from the German forces.
Director:
Robert Wise
Writers:
Richard Murphy
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total
Production:
Robert Wise
Country:
United States
