Five Graves to Cairo
Did a Woman Start the Rout of Rommel?
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Overview
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.
Cast
Franchot ToneCpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos
Anne BaxterMouche
Akim TamiroffFarid
Erich von StroheimField Marshal Erwin Rommel
Peter van EyckLt. Schwegler
Fortunio BonanovaGen. SebastianoPhilip AhlmSecond Soldier (uncredited)
Roger CreedFourth Soldier (uncredited)
Hans MoebusThird Soldier (uncredited)
Leslie DenisonBritish Captain (uncredited)
Bud GearyEnglish Tank Commander (uncredited)Frederick GiermannGerman Sergeant (uncredited)
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DirectorBilly Wilder
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Details
Release DateMay 26, 1943
Budget$855,000
Revenue$1,200,000
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, German
StudiosParamount Pictures
