The Rats of Tobruk
Genres
Overview
Three friends enlist in the Australian Army and serve in North Africa, holding the city of Tobruk against Rommel's forces.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1944-06-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.7
Grant Taylor
Bluey Donkin
Peter Finch
Peter Linton
Chips Rafferty
Milo Trent
Pauline Garrick
Kate Carmody
Pat Twohill
George Wallace
Barber of Tobruk
Joe Valli
Northumberland Fusilier
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