The Rats of Tobruk
A.k.a. "The Fighting Rats of Tobruk". Following on the great tradition of "Forty Thousand Horsemen", Charles Chauvel's 1944 cinematic account of the Battle of Rommel is a tour de force of Australian filmmaking, telling the story of three courageous men who join the Australian Imperial Force at the beginning of WWII. When war breaks out, tough-as-leather drover Bluey (Grant Taylor), dingo trapper Milo (Chips Rafferty) and English gent Peter (Peter Finch) ship out to Africa, ready for adventure. Destined to serve in the North Africa campaign in the 9th Division they become involved in the siege of Tobruk, holding up the advance of Rommel's forces for months. Beleaguered and battle weary the friends fight on, proving to be a considerable challenge to the enemy and a boon to the Allied war effort. Chauvel's bold tale of war gives life to the many heroic tales of mateship during WWII. Fully restored and presented in a brand new transfer, "The Rats of Tobruk" is a rousing tribute to the many brave soldiers who served their nation.
Year: 1944
Genre: War and Anti-War Films, Australian Film
Country: Australia
Director: Charles Chauvel
Starring: Peter Finch, Chips Rafferty, Grant Taylor, Pauline Garrick
Duration: 69 Minutes
Rating: PG - Adult themes
Location in store: Australian Film
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The Desert Rats (1953)
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Bitter Victory (1957)
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The Overlanders (1946)
Forty Thousand Horsemen (1940)
