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Taxi for Tobruk

Original title: Un taxi pour Tobrouk
  • 19611961
  • 1h 35min
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.8K
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Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
DramaWar

During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Denys de La Patellière
  • Writers
    • Michel Audiard(dialogue)
    • René Havard(screenplay)
    • Denys de La Patellière(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hardy Krüger
    • Lino Ventura
    • Maurice Biraud
Top credits
  • Director
    • Denys de La Patellière
  • Writers
    • Michel Audiard(dialogue)
    • René Havard(screenplay)
    • Denys de La Patellière(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hardy Krüger
    • Lino Ventura
    • Maurice Biraud
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 8User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, Germán Cobos, Hardy Krüger, and Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, Germán Cobos, Hardy Krüger, and Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Germán Cobos and Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, Germán Cobos, Hardy Krüger, and Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, Germán Cobos, Hardy Krüger, and Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, Germán Cobos, and Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, and Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)
    Charles Aznavour and Lino Ventura in Un taxi pour Tobrouk (1961)

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    Hardy Krüger
    Hardy Krüger
    • Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegelas Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel
    Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura
    • le brigadier Theo Dumasas le brigadier Theo Dumas
    Maurice Biraud
    Maurice Biraud
    • François Gensacas François Gensac
    Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour
    • Samuel Goldmannas Samuel Goldmann
    Germán Cobos
    Germán Cobos
    • Jean Ramirezas Jean Ramirez
    Ellen Bahl
    • Frau von Stegelas Frau von Stegel
    • (uncredited)
    Roland Malet
    • Convict with Ramirezas Convict with Ramirez
    • (uncredited)
    Carlos Mendy
    • German Soldier in Desert with von Stegelas German Soldier in Desert with von Stegel
    • (uncredited)
    Roland Ménard
    • Récitantas Récitant
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Jacques Préboist
    • Convict with Ramirezas Convict with Ramirez
    • (uncredited)
    Lorenzo Robledo
    • German Soldier in Desert with von Stegelas German Soldier in Desert with von Stegel
    • (uncredited)
    Dominique Rozan
    Dominique Rozan
    • Parisian on the Champs-Elyséesas Parisian on the Champs-Elysées
    • (uncredited)
    Fernando Sancho
    Fernando Sancho
    • German Corporal in the Oasisas German Corporal in the Oasis
    • (uncredited)
    Enrique Ávila
    Enrique Ávila
    • German Soldier Playing Cardsas German Soldier Playing Cards
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Denys de La Patellière
    • Writers
      • Michel Audiard(dialogue)
      • René Havard(screenplay) (story)
      • Denys de La Patellière(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.
    military uniformworld war two in africahot weathersanddust79 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Four men...one sworn enemy...the unforgettable journey they all share!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • War
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lino Ventura (Theo Dumas or Dudu) is presented as a boxing champion of Europe at the beginning of the movie. He was actually champion of Europe of Greco-Roman wrestling in 1950.
    • Quotes

      Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel: If you don't like war, why sign treaties with countries that always fight wars?

    • Connections
      Featured in Beckmann: Episode dated 14 April 2008 (2008)

    User reviews8

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Excellent french-German war movie
    A really funny war movie and even today still worthwhile seeing. Tells a lot about the mentality of Germans and french...! Not only in the army but also about the people - even today. The 'movie-buffs' will know what I mean...a pity this film is far underrated and not very well known. Intense acting, riveting plot, keeps one glued to the story! Hardy Krueger and Lino Ventura are simply great actors! Hopefully these comments may change that the movie is better known in the future because it has all the chances to become a "war classic". Does anybody know if the film is available at least on (an European language version) VHS-video?
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    5
    • RogerFranzose
    • Apr 8, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 1961 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Spain
      • West Germany
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • French
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Taxi nach Tobruk
    • Filming locations
      • Almería, Andalucía, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
      • Franco London Films
      • S.N.E. Gaumont
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Optiphone
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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    Denys de La Patellière obituary
    Jul 30The Guardian - Film News

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