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Five Graves to Cairo

1943

Billy Wilder

Franchot Tone, Erich von Stroheim, Anne Baxter, Akim Tamiroff ...

7.1

3,402

Mystery. War June, 1942. The British Army, retreating ahead of victorious Rommel, leaves a lone survivor on the Egyptian border--Corporal John Bramble, who finds refuge at a remote desert hotel...soon to be German HQ. To survive, Bramble assumes an identity which proves perilous. The new guest of honor is none other than Rommel, hinting of his secret strategy, code-named 'five graves.' And the fate of the British in Egypt depends on whether a humble ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Variety Staff Variety	"Billy Wilder handles the varied story elements, countless suspenseful moments and vivid portrayals in excellent fashion."
		Geoff Andrew Time Out	"An impressive wartime espionage thriller."
		Derek Smith Slant	"A taut, and often sharp, wartime thriller."
		Bosley Crowther The New York Times	"'Five Graves to Cairo' is probably the most conglomerate war film to date. It has a little something for all tastes, provided you don't give a darn."

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