Is it just me, or is this just a fairly straightforward remake of “Tobruk” (1967)? Instead of Rock we have Richard, Burton, as he sets off deep behind enemy lines in North Africa to destroy a fuel dump that is going to help mobilise a couple of Panzer divisions for Rommel. He is supposed to take a crack team with him, but a mix up sees him saddled with a doctor (Clinton Greyn) and his patients who couldn’t hit a…
Raid on Rommel (1971)
He took o Rommel...the Sahara...and a unit of untrained me to blow the Desert Fox to Hell.
Captain Foster plans on raiding German-occupied Tobruk with hand- picked commandos, but a mixup leaves him with a medical unit led by a Quaker conscientious objector.
Top Cast
Richard Burton
Capt. Alex Foster
John Colicos
Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie
Wolfgang Preiss
Gen. Erwin Rommel
Clinton Greyn
Maj. Hugh Tarkington
Danielle De Metz
Vivianne Gagliardo
Karl-Otto Alberty
Schroeder
Christopher Cary
Conscientious Objector
John Orchard
Garth
Brook Williams
Reilly
Greg Mullavey
Brown
Ben Wright
Admiral
Michael Sevareid
Wembley
Chris Anders
Tank Sergeant
James O'Hara
Lt. Executive Officer (uncredited)
Patrick Whyte
Flag Captain (uncredited)
Robert Wolders
German Pilot (uncredited)
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FAQ about Raid on Rommel
What is Raid on Rommel about?
Captain Foster plans on raiding German-occupied Tobruk with hand- picked commandos, but a mixup leaves him with a medical unit led by a Quaker conscientious objector.
When was Raid on Rommel released?
Raid on Rommel was released in 1971.
What genres does Raid on Rommel belong to?
Raid on Rommel is categorised as War, Action.
Who stars in Raid on Rommel?
The cast of Raid on Rommel includes Richard Burton, John Colicos, Wolfgang Preiss, Clinton Greyn, Danielle De Metz.