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The Desert Fox
When he orders a retreat in the north African desert, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel is relieved of his duties and returns to Germany. While convalescing, he is asked to help plot the assassination of Hitler. Biographical war drama.
Last on
Wed 6 May 202015:00
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Rommel | James Mason |
| Frau Rommel | Jessica Tandy |
| Dr Karl Strolin | Cedric Hardwicke |
| General Burgdorf | Everett Sloane |
| Field Marshall Von Rundstedt | Leo G Carroll |
| General Fritz Bayerlein | George Macready |
| Aldinger | Richard Boone |
| Himself | Desmond Young |
| Director | Henry Hathaway |
| Producer | Nunnally Johnson |
| Writer | Nunnally Johnson |
Broadcasts
- Fri 29 Dec 201716:05
- Thu 27 Dec 201813:30
- Wed 5 Jun 201915:45
- Wed 6 May 202015:00BBC Two except Scotland & Wales