The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951): Cast & Plot
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel is a 1951 historical drama directed by Henry Hathaway, starring Jessica Tandy as Frau Lucie Marie Rommel, James Mason and William Reynolds. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel About?
The premise of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At last! The sensational best-seller comes to the screen! The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- military leadership
- year 1944
- world war two in africa
- nazi uniform
- military uniform
- nazi soldier
- 1940s
- field marshal
- german officer
- forced suicide
- field marshal erwin rommel character
- adolf hitler character
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- character name as title
- based on real person
- world war two soldier
- german soldier
- explosion
- submarine
- commando mission
- field marshall bernard montgomery character
- man in uniform
- allies
- army uniform
- writer producer
- year 1941
- scene before opening credits
- based on biography
- conspiracy
- combat
- automobile accident
- north africa
- disillusionment
- hospital
- mayor
- military discipline
- military officer
- suicide
- wound
- astrologer
- normandy landing
- car roll over
- widow
- reference to tobruk libya
- man wears a uniform
- hot weather
- firearm
- sweaty cloth
- normandy france
- nazi general
- male general
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel Cast & Characters
Jessica Tandy leads the cast as Frau Lucie Marie Rommel, with James Mason as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and William Reynolds as Manfred Rommel (uncredited). Directed by Henry Hathaway; 43 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Hathaway
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Jessica Tandy as Frau Lucie Marie Rommel -
James Mason as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel - William Reynolds as Manfred Rommel (uncredited)
- John Hoyt as Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel
Also Starring in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
· 39 more- Robert Coote British Medical Officer
- Luther Adler Adolf Hitler
- Carleton Young German Staff Officer (uncredited)
- Paul Kruger German Colonel
- George Lynn German Lieutenant
- Ivan Triesault German Major
- Philip Ahlm German Chauffeur
- Cedric Hardwicke Dr. Karl Strolin
- Leo G. Carroll Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
- Everett Sloane Gen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
- Peter van Eyck German Officer
- Philip Van Zandt SS Man at Hospital (uncredited)
- Paul Cavanagh Lt. Col. Caesar von Hofaker
- Walter Kingsford Vice-Adm. Friedrich Ruge
- Lester Matthews British Officer (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Surgeon
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- Michael Rennie Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Lumsden Hare Doctor
- Hal Taggart German Staff Officer (uncredited)
- Steve Carruthers Signal Man
- George Macready Gen. Fritz Bayerlein
- Charles Evans Gen. Schultz
- Richard Boone Capt. Hermann Aldinger
- Eduard Franz Col. Klaus von Stauffenberg
- Dan O'Herlihy Commando Captain (uncredited)
- George Nader Commando
- John Anderson
- Sean McClory Jock
- Patrick Whyte British Agent
- Fred Nurney German Colonel
- Scott Forbes Commando Colonel (uncredited)
- John Vosper Maj. Walker
- John Goldsworthy Gen. Heinrich von Stulpnagel
- Peter Forster Commando
- Mary Carroll Rommel's Maid
- Don De Leo Maj. Gen. Ernst Maisel
- Jack Baston Gen. Alfred Jodl
- George S. Patton Themselves
- Desmond Young Lt. Colonel Desmond Young
More from Henry Hathaway
More films directed by Henry Hathaway, best-rated first: True Grit, Niagara, The Sons of Katie Elder and How the West Was Won.
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel Plot Summary
What happens in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, James Mason, becomes the central figure of a daring British commando raid in November 1941, as a unit infiltrates his headquarters only to discover the real target isn’t present: Rommel is in Germany, grappling with a nasally debilitating illness described as nasal diphtheria. The mission hinges on information about his whereabouts, and the discovery sets off a chain of decisions that shape the rest of the story.
Full summary
The whole story of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel, scene by scene
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel.
How Well Do You Know The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in the film?
Cars in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
20 cars on screen, including the 1941 Dodge WC 6 and the 1935 Horch 830 BL Cabriolet.
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1941 Dodge WC 6 Important role -
1935 Horch 830 BL Cabriolet Important role -
1938 Mercedes-Benz 770 W150 Important role -
Dodge WC 63 Minor role
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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel released?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was released on October 16, 1951.
Who directed The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel was directed by Henry Hathaway.
More films by Henry Hathaway Who is in the cast of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel stars Jessica Tandy as Frau Lucie Marie Rommel, James Mason as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and William Reynolds as Manfred Rommel (uncredited), among 43 credited actors.
Does The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel have a post-credit scene?
No. The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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