About this movie
A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where civilians hardly existed. Desert Victory tells the story of the Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El Alamein, including some re-enactment. Won "Best Documentary Feature" at the 16th Academy Awards in 1944.
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Quick facts
Year
1943
Runtime
1h
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.3/10
Votes
11
Genre
War, Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
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Harold Alexander
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Bernard L. Montgomery
Self (archive footage)
Erwin Rommel
Self (archive footage)
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Claude Auchinleck
Self (archive footage)
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Alan Brooke
Self (archive footage)
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Alan Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
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Questions about Desert Victory
How long is Desert Victory?
Desert Victory has a runtime of 1h (1 hour).
Who directed Desert Victory?
Desert Victory was directed by David MacDonald and released in 1943.
What genre is Desert Victory?
Desert Victory is a War, Documentary film (1943).
Who stars in Desert Victory?
The cast of Desert Victory includes Harold Alexander, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Bernard L. Montgomery, Erwin Rommel.
What is the TMDB rating for Desert Victory?
Desert Victory has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 11 votes.
