Desert Victory

Name: Desert Victory
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1943-04-13

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Desert Victory

1943

1h 0m

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British cameramen brave the front lines to document the Eighth Army's defeat of Rommel's forces in Africa.

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Christopher Campbell

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Aug 14, 2026

The key to [Oscars] success at the time was thrilling and hopeful action. Desert Victory has one of the most electrifying combat sequences of its time

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Jan 31, 2018

This is the most notable film that has come from British film-makers.

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Apr 7, 2008

Good overall, Is all in black and white, give a very good over view of "The Battle of El'Alamein" Includes alot of good facts. Some of the film is water damaged but is barely noticeable. Overall good documentary

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Roy Boulting

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David MacDonald

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J.L. Hodson

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J.L. Hodson

Screenwriter

David MacDonald

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William Alwyn

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British cameramen brave the front lines to document the Eighth Army's defeat of Rommel's forces in Africa.

Director: Roy Boulting, David MacDonald
Producer: David MacDonald
Screenwriter: J.L. Hodson
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Royal Air Force Film Production Unit, The Army Film & Photographic Unit
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 13, 1943, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 0m

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