Raid on Rommel (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1971, Raid on Rommel is an action and war film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Captain Foster plans on raiding German-occupied Tobruk with hand- picked commandos, but a mixup leaves him with a medical unit led by a Quaker conscientious objector.
Who’s in it. Raid on Rommel stars Richard Burton as Capt. Alex Foster, John Colicos as Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie, Wolfgang Preiss as Gen. Erwin Rommel and Clinton Greyn as Maj. Hugh Tarkington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Raid on Rommel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raid on Rommel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raid on Rommel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raid on Rommel (1971)?
- In US, Raid on Rommel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raid on Rommel worth watching?
- Raid on Rommel holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raid on Rommel?
- Raid on Rommel stars Richard Burton, John Colicos, Wolfgang Preiss, Clinton Greyn and Danielle De Metz.
- When was Raid on Rommel released?
- Raid on Rommel was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.