The Desert Rats

This exciting follow-up to "The Desert Fox" focuses on Captain "Tammy" MacRoberts (Richard Burton), a British army officer who bravely commands an Australian unit defending Tobruk against Rommel and his Afrika Korps. Promoted to battalion commander, the battle-tested MacRoberts and his inexperienced troops must hold out until their relief arrives. Robert Newton, Torin Thatcher, and James Mason (in a cameo as Rommel) are also featured; Robert Wise directs. 88 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English stereo, mono, French mono, Spanish mono; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer. Region Free