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Five Graves to Cairo

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It's World War II, and British soldier John Bramble (Franchot Tone) is the lone survivor of a brutal battle in Egypt. After wandering through the desert, Bramble finds a remote hotel. There, in order to stay alive, he assumes a false identity. When the famed German general Rommel (Erich von Stroheim), aka the Desert Fox, arrives at the hotel, Bramble realizes he's being taken for a German spy. Can this lowly British soldier turn the tide in the war and foil Germany's plans in North Africa?
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Variety Staff Variety 08/14/2007
Director Billy Wilder handles the varied story elements, countless suspenseful moments and vivid portrayals in excellent fashion. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times 03/25/2006
3/5
It has a little something for all tastes, provided you don't give a darn. Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out 01/26/2006
An impressive wartime espionage thriller. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 08/19/2022
... a smart, well-tuned World War II thriller with a terrific cast of characters actors and a sharp wit. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 10/03/2020
3.5/4
An early and often overlooked effort from writer-director Billy Wilder. Go to Full Review Kevin Wight The Wee Review 08/11/2020
3
The fast pace and sinewy plot strands ensure a surprisingly brisk, jaunty romp for a film released in the midst of the conflict it depicts. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 07/28/2025 Success in 1 hour and 36 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Robson C @RT82519826 12/29/2024 Durante a Segunda Guerra, na campanha no Norte da África, um cabo inglês é o único sobrevivente de um grupo de soldados que pilotam um tanque. Arrastando pelo deserto, ele chega a um hotel, que servirá de reunião do Marechal alemão Erwin Rommel e seus comandados. Lá, ele encontra a ajuda das únicas pessoas que permanecem no hotel: o proprietário Farid e a camareira Mouche. Ele então assume a identidade do garçom do local, Davos, e descobre que ele é um espião nazista. Então cada vez mais surpresas vão acontecendo. Terceiro filme de Billy Wilder, nós temos aqui um jogo entre os personagens presentes. Bramble, o cabo inglês, tem que enganar os alemães que é o espião que morreu em um bombardeiro, ao mesmo tempo que tem que contar com a boa vontade de Farid e Mouche, para que ele não os entregue. Além disso, ele cai nas graças de Rommel, o que acaba causando um certo ciúme do tenente Schwegler, ajudante do marechal nazista. Anne Baxter se sai muito bem no papel da camareira, um pouco dissimulada, interessada em sobreviver e tentar salvar o irmão preso em um campo de prisioneiros alemão. Erich Von Stroheim encarna muito bem Rommell, orgulhoso, prepotente, tornando-se base para a interpretação de outros oficiais nazistas no futuro. E mesmo com toda essa tensão no ar, com os personagens enganando uns aos outros, o roteiro ainda abre espaço para momentos de humor, com os personagens Farid e do general italiano, mesmo resvalando para estereótipos. Belíssima fotografia e direção de arte, Wilder marca presença com esse filme. See more steve d @RT35616104 01/09/2023 I thought it was a lot of fun. See more 01/30/2022 Really good ! Great cast included See more 06/07/2020 Una de las primeras peliculas del maestro Billy Wilder. Se nota su gran talento. See more s r @ScottR 08/22/2016 Suspenseful ww2 drama based in North Africa. See more Read all reviews
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Billy Wilder

Director

Franchot Tone

Cpl. John J. Bramble

Anne Baxter

Mouche

Erich von Stroheim

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

Akim Tamiroff

Farid

Peter van Eyck

Lt. Schwegler

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Synopsis It's World War II, and British soldier John Bramble (Franchot Tone) is the lone survivor of a brutal battle in Egypt. After wandering through the desert, Bramble finds a remote hotel. There, in order to stay alive, he assumes a false identity. When the famed German general Rommel (Erich von Stroheim), aka the Desert Fox, arrives at the hotel, Bramble realizes he's being taken for a German spy. Can this lowly British soldier turn the tide in the war and foil Germany's plans in North Africa?
Director
Billy Wilder
Producer
Charles Brackett
Screenwriter
Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 4, 1943, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 36m
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