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The Desert Rats

Second World War drama featuring Richard Burton as the commander of Australian troops during the 1941 siege of Tobruk.

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1 hour, 24 minutes

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Next Saturday 15:10

Credits

Role Contributor
Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts Richard Burton
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel James Mason
Tom Bartlett Robert Newton
General Robert Douglas
Col. Barney White Torin Thatcher
Sgt. 'Blue' Smith Chips Rafferty
Lt. Harry Carstairs Charles Tingwell
Pete Charles Davis
Mick Ben Wright
Director Robert Wise
Writer Richard Murphy
Producer Robert L Jacks

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