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Tobruk

  • 19671967
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 47m
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6.4/10
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George Peppard, Rock Hudson, Nigel Green, and Guy Stockwell in Tobruk (1967)
A Canadian POW major is rescued by a special British military unit made up of Germans to help lead an attack on a major Nazi fuel depot in Tobruk, Libya.
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A Canadian POW major is rescued by a special British military unit made up of Germans to help lead an attack on a major Nazi fuel depot in Tobruk, Libya.A Canadian POW major is rescued by a special British military unit made up of Germans to help lead an attack on a major Nazi fuel depot in Tobruk, Libya.A Canadian POW major is rescued by a special British military unit made up of Germans to help lead an attack on a major Nazi fuel depot in Tobruk, Libya.
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3.4K
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  • Director
    • Arthur Hiller
  • Writer
    • Leo Gordon
  • Stars
    • Rock Hudson
    • George Peppard
    • Nigel Green
  • Director
    • Arthur Hiller
  • Writer
    • Leo Gordon
  • Stars
    • Rock Hudson
    • George Peppard
    • Nigel Green
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 nominations total

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    Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
    • Maj. Donald Craig
    George Peppard
    George Peppard
    • Capt. Bergman
    Nigel Green
    Nigel Green
    • Col. Harker
    Guy Stockwell
    Guy Stockwell
    • Lt. Mohnfeld
    Jack Watson
    Jack Watson
    • Sgt. Maj. Tyne
    Percy Herbert
    Percy Herbert
    • Dolan
    Norman Rossington
    Norman Rossington
    • Alfie Braithwaite
    Liam Redmond
    Liam Redmond
    • Henry Portman
    Heidy Hunt
    • Cheryl Portman
    Leo Gordon
    Leo Gordon
    • Sgt. Krug
    Robert Wolders
    Robert Wolders
    • Cpl. Bruckner
    Anthony Ashdown
    • Lt. Boyden
    Curt Lowens
    Curt Lowens
    • German Colonel
    Rico Cattani
    • Cpl. Stuhler
    • (as Henry Rico Cattani)
    Peter Coe
    Peter Coe
    • Tuareg Chieftain
    Lawrence Montaigne
    Lawrence Montaigne
    • Italian Officer
    Bob Hoy
    Bob Hoy
    • British Corporal
    • (as Robert Hoy)
    Phil Adams
    Phil Adams
    • S.I.G. Bocker
    • Director
      • Arthur Hiller
    • Writer
      • Leo Gordon
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    • Trivia
      There actually was a raid on Tobruk, 13-14 September 1942, including the German-Jewish SIG and fake British POWs. Unlike the outcome in the movie, "Operation Agreement" was a complete failure.
    • Goofs
      In one shot a Joshua tree is clearly visible, a plant species only found in the United States.
    • Quotes

      Cheryl Portman: "Mohnfeld"... Odd name for a German officer?

      Lt. Max Mohnfeld: [confused] We can't *all* be named *Schmidt*, Fraulein Portman.

    • Connections
      Edited into Raid on Rommel (1971)

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    6/10
    Nice and entertaining film about British commandos against Rommel's Africa-Korps
    This thrilling wartime picture contains high-powered action-packed, shootouts , grand-scale blow-up , intrigue and lots of fun . The film belongs the sub-genre of warfare commandos , being highlighted by a stirring and thrilling climax with overwhelming action scenes . This WWII actioner talks upon a motley group formed by British soldiers (Nigel Green ,Percy Herbert , Jack Watson, Leo Gordon -who also wrote the script-) led by a Major (Rock Hudson replaced Laurence Harvey , though role was formerly offered to Dirk Bogarde who turned down) and rebel Jews (George Peppard) craving the dreamed country against the Nazi and Italian armies in the North African desert -Libya- during WWII with the aim to knock out the guns of Tobruk . They ought to sneak to clear the path for bombing strike at oil supply depots before Erwin Rommel (The Fox of the desert) arrives in Egypt (he'll be stopped in the Alamein by Montgomery who defeated the German army in the 1942-43 years). They must pass through Alix line disguised as German soldiers escorting allied privates . There actually was a raid on Tobruk, 13-14 September 1942, including the German-Jewish SIG and fake British POWs. Unlike the outcome in the movie, "Operation Agreement" was a complete failure.

    Decent wartime movie full of battles , explosions , thrills and extraordinary feats . From the beginning until ending the exciting warlike action is continued and the film runtime is adjusted . In the movie there is tension , suspense , emotion and for that reason results to be amusing ; besides , fast movement , and various happenings as well as spectacular scenes makes it entertaining and no boring . The picture has a certain remembrance with ¨Dirty dozen¨ , ¨Kelly's heroes¨ and ¨When the eagles dare¨ and the group of films were made about warlike adventures during the 60s and early 1970s . Portions of the film were edited into the 1971 Richard Burton film ¨Raid on Rommel¨ (1971) by Henry Hathaway and nearly all the action scenes was footage taken from Tobruk . The final confrontation between the protagonists and the enemies on the Nazi desert fortress is stimulating , it's the highlight of the movie . Russell Harlan's cinematography is good , like is well reflected on the splendid desert's photography . Rousing and breathtaking musical score by the great Bronislau Kaper . Well produced by Gene Corman , brother of legendary producer/director Roger Corman , as Gene financed several successful War films such as ¨The secret invasion¨, ¨Von Richthofen and Brown¨ ,¨You can win'em all¨ and the best of all them : ¨The Big Red One¨ . The motion picture was professionally directed by Arthur Hiller . Rating : Acceptable and passable warfare flick . The yarn will appeal to WW2 enthusiasts and Rock Hudson fans.
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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1967 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Spain
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Italian
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Die Kanonen von Tobruk
    • Filming locations
      • Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Gibraltar Productions
      • The Corman Company
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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