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The Desert Rats (DVD, 2005)

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This DVD features the classic war film "The Desert Rats" directed by Robert Wise and starring Richard Burton, James Mason, and Robert Newton. The black and white footage captures the intensity of the desert warfare and the gripping storyline will keep you on the edge of your seat. Released in 2005, this DVD is a must-have for any film collector and a great addition to your collection. The run time of 84 minutes allows for a comfortable viewing experience and the English language makes it accessible to a wide audience. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of war with "The Desert Rats."

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A sequel to the riveting and immensely popular THE DESERT FOX (directed by Henry Hathaway in 1951), THE DESERT RATS is a sweeping evocation of the North Africa campaign during World War II. In this expertly filmed adventure, British commando Captain Tammy MacRoberts (Richard Burton) takes charge of a hopelessly outnumbered but stubbornly defiant 9th Australian division at Tobruk in 1941 in their heroic stand against Field Marshal Erwin Rommel (James Mason, reprising his role from the first film) and his Afrika Corps. Their new leader wastes no time in alienating his men by implying they are inferior, but the Australians prove themselves both plucky and amusing. Among the garrison is Tom Bartlett (Robert Newman), MacRoberts's old English teacher at college who is a lowly volunteer and a raging alcoholic. When MacRoberts leads a commando raid behind enemy lines and is captured, he is taken to a German field hospital tent where he meets the infamous Rommel, the two conversing civilly about war in one of the film's most intriguing scenes. A fascinating and exciting tale, THE DESERT RATS is beautifully photographed, and the interplay between the characters enhances the already interesting, factual story.

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EAN5039036021586

eBay Product ID (ePID)46508536

Product Key Features

ActorRichard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton

Film/TV TitleThe Desert Rats

DirectorRobert Wise

FormatDVD

Release Year2005

LanguageEnglish

FeaturesBlack & White

GenreWar

Run Time84 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificatePG

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

ScreenwriterRichard Murphy

Movie/TV TitleThe Desert Rats

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