Tobruk (1967)

Tobruk (1967) poster

In September 1942, the German Afrika Korps under Rommel have successfully pushed the Allies back into Egypt. A counter-attack is planned, for which the fuel dumps at Tobruk are a critical impediment. In order to aid the attack, a group of British commandos and German Jews make their way undercover through 800 miles of desert, to destroy the fuel dumps starving the Germans of fuel.

Director: Arthur Hiller
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography: Russell Harlan
Editing: Robert C. Jones
Production: The Corman Company, Universal Pictures, Gibraltar Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, Italiano, English, العربية
Original Language: en

Themes

World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, northern africa, enthusiastic, techniscope

Trailer

Tobruk Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tobruk about?
In September 1942, the German Afrika Korps under Rommel have successfully pushed the Allies back into Egypt. A counter-attack is planned, for which the fuel dumps at Tobruk are a critical impediment. In order to aid the attack, a group of British commandos and German Jews make their way undercover through 800 miles of desert, to destroy the fuel dumps starving the Germans of fuel.
Who directed Tobruk?
Tobruk was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in Tobruk?
Tobruk stars Rock Hudson, George Peppard, Nigel Green, Guy Stockwell, Jack Watson, Norman Rossington.
How long is Tobruk?
Tobruk has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Tobruk?
Tobruk is a Drama, History, War film.
Where was Tobruk produced?
Tobruk was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Tobruk?
The themes of Tobruk include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.