The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- James MasonField Marshal Erwin Rommel
- Cedric HardwickeDr. Karl Strolin
- Jessica TandyFrau Lucie Marie Rommel
- Luther AdlerAdolf Hitler
- Everett SloaneGen. Wilhelm Burgdorf
- Leo G. CarrollField Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
- George MacreadyGen. Fritz Bayerlein
- Richard BooneCapt. Hermann Aldinger
- Eduard FranzCol. Klaus von Stauffenberg
- Desmond YoungLt. Colonel Desmond Young
- Paul CavanaghLt. Col. Caesar von Hofaker
- George NaderCommando
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson
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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel: quick answers
Is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel on?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1951. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
If you liked The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel, try Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin, Tobruk, The Longest Day.
Who directed The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel?
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy.