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Tie Kairoon

Original title: Five Graves to Cairo
  • 19431943
  • SS
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Anne Baxter and Franchot Tone in Tie Kairoon (1943)
In the North African campaign a British straggler manages to pass himself off as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may have an even better use.
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In the North African campaign a British straggler manages to pass himself off as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his ... Read allIn the North African campaign a British straggler manages to pass himself off as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may have an even better use.In the North African campaign a British straggler manages to pass himself off as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may have an even better use.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Billy Wilder
  • Writers
    • Charles Brackett(screenplay)
    • Billy Wilder(screenplay)
    • Lajos Biró(play)
  • Stars
    • Franchot Tone
    • Anne Baxter
    • Akim Tamiroff
Top credits
  • Director
    • Billy Wilder
  • Writers
    • Charles Brackett(screenplay)
    • Billy Wilder(screenplay)
    • Lajos Biró(play)
  • Stars
    • Franchot Tone
    • Anne Baxter
    • Akim Tamiroff
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 3 nominations total

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    Anne Baxter and Erich von Stroheim in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter, Erich von Stroheim, and Franchot Tone in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter, Erich von Stroheim, and Franchot Tone in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter, Erich von Stroheim, Fortunio Bonanova, Akim Tamiroff, and Franchot Tone in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter, Erich von Stroheim, and Franchot Tone in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter and Erich von Stroheim in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter and Erich von Stroheim in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter, Erich von Stroheim, and Franchot Tone in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter, Erich von Stroheim, and Franchot Tone in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter and Erich von Stroheim in Tie Kairoon (1943)
    Anne Baxter and Franchot Tone in Tie Kairoon (1943)

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    Franchot Tone
    Franchot Tone
    • Cpl. John J. Bramble…
    Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter
    • Mouche
    Akim Tamiroff
    Akim Tamiroff
    • Farid
    Erich von Stroheim
    Erich von Stroheim
    • Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
    Peter van Eyck
    Peter van Eyck
    • Lt. Schwegler
    • (as Peter Van Eyck)
    Fortunio Bonanova
    Fortunio Bonanova
    • Gen. Sebastiano
    Philip Ahlm
    • Second Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Kenneth Anspach
    • German Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Creed
    • Fourth Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Leslie Denison
    • British Captain
    • (uncredited)
    John Erickson
    • First Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Bud Geary
    Bud Geary
    • English Tank Commander
    • (uncredited)
    Frederick Giermann
    • German Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    Clyde Jackman
    • Rommel's Orderly
    • (uncredited)
    Ian Keith
    Ian Keith
    • Capt. St. Bride
    • (uncredited)
    Miles Mander
    Miles Mander
    • Colonel Fitzhume
    • (uncredited)
    Hans Moebus
    Hans Moebus
    • Third Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Mussetter
    • Schwegler (Body Guard)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Billy Wilder
    • Writers
      • Charles Brackett(screenplay)
      • Billy Wilder(screenplay)
      • Lajos Biró(play)
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    • Trivia
      The tank seen at the start of the picture was an actual American army tank but not authentically a British one. It was loaned to the production by a neighboring American army base. The production had attempted to get a real British tank but had had their request knocked back.
    • Goofs
      When John Bramble is introduced to the Germans as Paul Davos, a calendar is behind him on the wall. It is a 1942 calendar but shows Saturday, July 4th in red as a holiday...which of course is not a holiday in Egypt.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Schwegler: [to Mouche] Stupid. Never ask a big man for a small favor.

    • Connections
      Featured in TCM Guest Programmer: Bill Hader (2010)

    User reviews66

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    8/10
    Amazing this film is so neglected in the U.S.
    I'm lucky to live very close to a wonderful video store which has an incredible stock of VHS films. I read a description of the film here at the data base and put it on my list. It blew me away from the very first moment. Sadly , I've been unable to show it to many people since it seems to exist on DVD only in a PAL version although it has made its way to Divx recently . I can only compare it to Casablanca and The Desert Fox in terms of plot and the quality of the writing and acting. It was a pleasure to watch this actor Tone who was a complete novelty for me walk the tightrope that this story truly is. His history seems to suggest he lived life as he wanted to without much regard for fame .For once I'm glad not to see Cary Grant in a film (I never thought I would say that!).
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    • metalunar
    • Jun 12, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1945 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Five Graves to Cairo
    • Filming locations
      • Mojave Desert, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $855,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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