Taxi for Tobruk (1961): Cast & Plot
Taxi for Tobruk is a 1961 war drama directed by Denys de La Patellière, starring Lino Ventura as le brigadier Théo Dumas, Germán Cobos and Maurice Biraud. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Taxi for Tobruk About?
The premise of Taxi for Tobruk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the harsh Sahara backdrop, the film follows French commandos and a reluctant German officer as they navigate treacherous dunes, scarce supplies and mutual distrust, forging an uneasy alliance in a desperate bid for survival during World II.
Taxi for Tobruk Cast & Characters
Lino Ventura leads the cast as le brigadier Théo Dumas, with Germán Cobos as Jean Ramirez and Maurice Biraud as François Gensac. Directed by Denys de La Patellière; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Denys de La Patellière
- Lino Ventura as le brigadier Théo Dumas
- Germán Cobos as Jean Ramirez
- Maurice Biraud as François Gensac
- Charles Aznavour as Samuel Goldmann
Also Starring in Taxi for Tobruk
· 1 more- Hardy Krüger Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel
More from Denys de La Patellière
More films directed by Denys de La Patellière: Killer, The Tattoo, Dear Caroline and Father’s Trip.
Taxi for Tobruk Plot Summary
What happens in Taxi for Tobruk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On Christmas Eve 1941, the film opens by painting a quiet, tense night in which the fates of several characters begin to intertwine. The mood shifts with the onset of war, hinting at the ordeals to come and the ways in which courage, loyalty, and survival will be tested.
Full summary
The whole story of Taxi for Tobruk, scene by scene
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Taxi for Tobruk Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Taxi nach Tobruk” and “Un taxi para Tobruk”.
- Also known as
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- Taxi nach Tobruk
- Un taxi para Tobruk
- Un taxi per Tobruk
- Taxi do Tobruku
- Um Taxi Para Tobruk
- Такси до Тобрука
- Такси до Тобрук
- 托布鲁克的出租车
- 토브루크로 가는 택시
- Taxi till Tobruk
- Un taxi cap a Tobrouk
- Taksówka do Tobruku
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Taxi for Tobruk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Taxi for Tobruk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Taxi for Tobruk?
Taxi for Tobruk runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Taxi for Tobruk released?
Taxi for Tobruk was released on May 9, 1961.
Who directed Taxi for Tobruk?
Taxi for Tobruk was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
More films by Denys de La Patellière Who is in the cast of Taxi for Tobruk?
Taxi for Tobruk stars Lino Ventura as le brigadier Théo Dumas, Germán Cobos as Jean Ramirez and Maurice Biraud as François Gensac, among 5 credited actors.
Does Taxi for Tobruk have a post-credit scene?
No. Taxi for Tobruk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Taxi for Tobruk in?
The original language of Taxi for Tobruk is French.
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