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Dominican Rep. The Desert Rats
- Original title
- The Desert Rats
- Year
- 1953
- Running time
- 88 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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Richard Burton
James Mason
Robert Newton
Robert Douglas
Torin Thatcher
Chips Rafferty
Ben Wright- Charles Davis
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- Music
- Cinematography
Lucien Ballard (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- War | II World War. Africa
- Synopsis
- Rommel has the British in retreat on his way to the Suez Canal. All that stands in his way is Tobruk, held by a vastly out numbered force of Australian troops. Richard Burton leads these troops on daring raids against Rommel, keeping him off balance as they earn the nickname 'The Desert Rats'.
- Awards
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1953: Nominated for Oscar: Best Story and Screenplay1953: National Board of Review: Best Actor (Mason)
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