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The Desert Rats (1953): movie guide
The Desert Rats (1953) is a War, Action running about 88 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 106 votes. Notable cast includes Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1953-03-26
- Runtime: 88 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: War, Action
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1953-03-26
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What is The Desert Rats about?
In North Africa, German Field Marshal Rommel and his troops have successfully fended off British forces, and now intend to take Tobruk, an important port city. A ramshackle group of Australian reinforcements sent to combat the Germans is put under the command of British Captain MacRoberts. The unruly Aussies immediately clash with MacRoberts, a gruff, strict disciplinarian, however this unorthodox team must band together to protect Tobruk from the German forces.
Cast highlights
The Desert Rats features Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas, Torin Thatcher, Chips Rafferty. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1953-03-26. Runtime: 88 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (106 votes). Genres: War, Action. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Desert Rats?
- The Desert Rats is listed as War, Action on TMDB.
- How long is The Desert Rats?
- The Desert Rats runs about 88 minutes.
- Who stars in The Desert Rats?
- Cast highlights include Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas, Torin Thatcher, Chips Rafferty.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Desert Rats?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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