This action-filled WW II drama places Maj. Donald Craig (Rock Hudson) in command of a small special force, whose mission is to cross the Libyan desert and destroy the fuel depot at Tobruk, thus slowing the advance of Rommel's Afrika Korps on the Suez Canal. The detachment of 90 men is
made up of German-born Jews and British commandos; the former pose as Nazis, the latter as prisoners of war being transported through Axis territory. En route, the brave column cunningly outwits German and Italian contingents, and also discover a traitor in their midst. Competently directed by the
uneven Arthur Hiller, this well-paced and frequently exciting effort nearly overcomes th...
Released:
1967
Rated:
NR
Length:
107 mins