Five Graves to Cairo
1943, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
Did a Woman Start the Rout of Rommel?
During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Franchot ToneCpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos
- Anne BaxterMouche
- Akim TamiroffFarid
- Erich von StroheimField Marshal Erwin Rommel
- Peter van EyckLt. Schwegler
- Fortunio BonanovaGen. Sebastiano
- Philip AhlmSecond Soldier (uncredited)
- Roger CreedFourth Soldier (uncredited)
- Hans MoebusThird Soldier (uncredited)
- Leslie DenisonBritish Captain (uncredited)
- Bud GearyEnglish Tank Commander (uncredited)
- Frederick GiermannGerman Sergeant (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 May 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
- Budget
- $855K
- Box office
- $1.2M
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Five Graves to Cairo: quick answers
Is Five Graves to Cairo worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Five Graves to Cairo?
Five Graves to Cairo runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Five Graves to Cairo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Five Graves to Cairo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Five Graves to Cairo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Five Graves to Cairo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Five Graves to Cairo on?
Five Graves to Cairo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Five Graves to Cairo?
If you liked Five Graves to Cairo, try The Man Who Never Was, The Counterfeit Traitor, Valkyrie.
Who directed Five Graves to Cairo?
Five Graves to Cairo (1943) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter, Akim Tamiroff.