Taxi for Tobruk (1961)
The most exciting, explosive journey the screen has ever taken through a minefield of human emotions.
During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.
Director: Denys de La Patellière
Genre: History, Drama, War
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 9, 1961
Cast
- Hardy Krüger - Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel
- Lino Ventura - le brigadier Théo Dumas
- Charles Aznavour - Samuel Goldmann
- Maurice Biraud - François Gensac
- Germán Cobos - Jean Ramirez
Screenplay
- Michel Audiard (Dialogue)
- Denys de La Patellière (Screenplay)
- René Havard (Screenplay)
- René Havard (Story)
- Michel Audiard
Music: Georges Garvarentz
Cinematography: Marcel Grignon, Salvador Torres Garriga
Editing: Jacqueline Thiédot
Production: Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Franco London Films, Continental Film, Procusa, S.N.E. Gaumont
Country: Germany, France, Spain
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr
Themes
World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, desert, commando unit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taxi for Tobruk about?
- During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.
- Who directed Taxi for Tobruk?
- Taxi for Tobruk was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
- Who stars in Taxi for Tobruk?
- Taxi for Tobruk stars Hardy Krüger, Lino Ventura, Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, Germán Cobos.
- How long is Taxi for Tobruk?
- Taxi for Tobruk has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Taxi for Tobruk?
- Taxi for Tobruk is a History, Drama, War film.
- Where was Taxi for Tobruk produced?
- Taxi for Tobruk was produced in Germany, France, Spain.
- What are the themes of Taxi for Tobruk?
- The themes of Taxi for Tobruk include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.