Raid on Rommel
Director: Henry Hathaway
Actors: Richard Burton, John Colicos, Clinton Greyn
PlotAn intrepid British officer, Captain Foster, devises a daring plan to infiltrate German lines in North Africa during World War II. Disguised as a German, he commandeers an ambulance filled with British prisoners from a recently ambushed convoy. His audacious mission involves posing as a medical team to gain access to a vital German fuel depot situated behind enemy lines. Foster’s resolve is unwavering as he leads his ragtag crew through the treacherous desert landscape, keeping their true identities hidden while executing calculated maneuvers to avoid detection by the German forces.
As the group inches closer to their objective, tension mounts and the stakes escalate with each passing moment. The deception must hold at all costs to ensure the success of their critical mission. Along the way, they face unexpected obstacles, close encounters with enemy patrols, and the ever-present danger of treachery from within. The false sense of security offered by their disguise becomes a fragile veneer, threatening to crack under intense scrutiny. All efforts are directed towards striking a crippling blow to the German military might in North Africa, hoping to turn the tide of the war in favor of the Allied forces.
Writers: Richard M. Bluel
Release Date: 12 Feb 1971
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: GP
Country: United States
Language: English, German, Italian
Home Video Reviews
Raid on Rommel is a solid WWII action-adventure with strong direction and production merits; the Kino Blu-ray delivers decent A/V presentation and worthwhile extras.
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