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Five Graves to Cairo

“Did a Woman Start the Rout of Rommel?”

★ 7.0 / 10 (159 votes)May 26, 194396 minEN
WarThrillerDrama

During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.

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Movie facts

Release dateMay 26, 1943
StatusReleased
Runtime96 min
Rating★ 7.0 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish, Italian, German
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$855,000
Revenue$1,200,000
ProductionParamount Pictures
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Crew

Director

Billy Wilder

Writers

Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder

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Cast

Franchot ToneFranchot ToneCpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos
Anne BaxterAnne BaxterMouche
Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffFarid
Erich von StroheimErich von StroheimField Marshal Erwin Rommel
Peter van EyckPeter van EyckLt. Schwegler
Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaGen. Sebastiano
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Philip AhlmSecond Soldier (uncredited)
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Roger CreedFourth Soldier (uncredited)
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Hans MoebusThird Soldier (uncredited)
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Leslie DenisonBritish Captain (uncredited)
Bud GearyBud GearyEnglish Tank Commander (uncredited)
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Frederick GiermannGerman Sergeant (uncredited)
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