Summaries

During World War II, French commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.

Tobrouk, October 1942, a French commando blows up a German gas depot. Four French soldiers survive the operation and manage to get away but are soon lost in the desert. After an exhausting day-long march, they spot five Germans in an armored car, only one is spared and made prisoner. The start of a surprising adventure where, in the face of danger, the men discover the meaning of solidarity.—Happy_Evil_Dude

Details

Keywords
  • road movie
  • military uniform
  • driving a car
  • military vehicle
  • tobruk
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date May 9, 1961
Countries of origin France Spain West Germany
Official sites Gaumont
Language English German French
Filming locations Almería, Andalucía, Spain
Production companies Franco London Films S.N.E. Gaumont Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Optiphone
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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