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The Desert Rats (1953)

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6.7/10
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Drama Action & Adventure 19531h 28m

Richard Burton plays a Scottish Army officer put in charge of a disparate band of ANZAC troops on the perimeter of Tobruk with the German Army doing their best to dislodge them.The Desert Rats featuring Richard Burton and James Mason is available for rent or purchase on iTunes, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 3 others. It's an action & adventure and drama movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.7 (5,235 votes).

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The Desert Rats is a captivating war drama set in the backdrop of Tobruk, offering a unique perspective on the ANZAC troops' resilience and struggle against the German Army.

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The movie features a compelling performance by Richard Burton, who plays a Scottish Army officer, adding depth and intensity to the narrative.

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Despite being released in 1953, The Desert Rats has maintained a respectable IMDb audience rating of 6.7, indicating its enduring appeal and the timeless nature of its story.

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#1033 Ranked in World War II Movies

#2553 Ranked in War Movies

#11718 Ranked in Action & Adventure Movies

The Desert Rats has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.7 (5,235 votes). The movie is not very popular with Reelgood users lately.

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Richard Burton plays a Scottish Army officer put in charge of a disparate band of ANZAC troops on the perimeter of Tobruk with the German Army doing their best to dislodge them.

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Runtime: 1h 28m

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Related Genres: DramaAction & Adventure
Related Tags: World War IIWar
Country of origin: America
Original Release Date: May 18, 1953