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The Great Stars: The Desert Fox

BBC One
on BBC One London

[Starring] James Mason
the first of two films featuring one of Britain's most versatile actors, with Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy, Luther Adler

After the defeat at El Alamein, Rommel, the 'Desert Fox,' is relieved of his command and returns to Germany. Here he is asked to join the group of officers planning to assassinate Hitler.

(The 'mellow' Mr Mason: page 6); (This Week's Films: page 11)

Contributors

Director:
Henry Hathaway
Rommel:
James Mason
Dr Karl Strolin:
Cedric Hardwicke
Frau Rommel:
Jessica Tandy
Hitler:
Luther Adler
General Burgdorf:
Everett Sloane
Von Rundstedt:
Leo G. Carroll
Aldinger:
Richard Boone
Source: Radio Times

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