Taxi for Tobruk
The most exciting, explosive journey the screen has ever taken through a minefield of human emotions.
1961 · 95 min · ★ 7.1 · History, Drama, War
During World War II, French Commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.
Directed by Denys de La Patellière · Written by Denys de La Patellière
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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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