Taxi for Tobruk

12
1h 35m
1961
7.057 /10 (140)

The most exciting, explosive journey the screen has ever taken through a minefield of human emotions.

Overview

During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.

Country : Germany, France, Spain
Languages : English, Français, Deutsch
Released Date: 1961-05-09

Top Billed Cast

Hardy Krüger

Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel

Lino Ventura

le brigadier Théo Dumas

Charles Aznavour

Samuel Goldmann

Maurice Biraud

François Gensac

Germán Cobos

Jean Ramirez

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