The Desert Rats

Directed by Robert Wise
Not Rated
1953    88m[Action](/on-demand/category/action), [Adventure](/on-demand/category/adventure)
6.7100%69%6.3
Rommel has the British in retreat on his way to the Suez Canal. All that stands in his way is Tobruk, held by a vastly out numbered force of Australian troops. Richard Burton leads these troops on daring raids against Rommel, keeping him off balance as they earn the nickname 'The Desert Rats'.

Where to Watch The Desert Rats

Cast of The Desert Rats

  • Richard BurtonCaptain "Tammy" MacRoberts
  • James MasonField Marshal Erwin von Rommel
  • Robert NewtonTom Bartlett
  • Robert DouglasGeneral
  • Torin ThatcherCol. Barney White
  • Chips RaffertySgt. "Blue" Smith
  • Charles TingwellLt. Harry Carstairs
  • Charles DavisPete
  • Ben WrightMick
  • Patrick AherneEnglish Officer (uncredited)
  • John AldersonCorporal (uncredited)
  • Frank BakerBritish Officer (uncredited)
  • John BlackburnSergeant (uncredited)
  • Robert BoonGerman Lieutenant (uncredited)
  • Frederic BrunnGerman Gunner (uncredited)
  • Arthur BrunnerGerman Radio Man (uncredited)
  • Paul BuschGerman Orderly (uncredited)
  • Paul CavanaghColonel (uncredited)
  • Frank ChaseCommando (uncredited)
  • Tony ChristianGerman Sentry (uncredited)

The Desert Rats Ratings & Reviews

 

  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   

Take Plex everywhere

Watch free anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
See the full list of supported devices