We shall take that big fat cigar out of Mr. Churchill's mouth and make him say Heil.
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Five Graves to Cairo
The British Army, retreating ahead of victorious Rommel, leaves a lone survivor on the Egyptian border who finds refuge at a remote desert hotel. He assumes the identity of a recently deceased waiter and is helped by the hotel's owner, despite protest from the French chambermaid, who fears the imminent arrival of Rommel and the Germans.
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Five Graves to Cairo
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
May 26, 1943
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
War, Thriller, Drama
User Score
69%
Original Title
Five Graves to Cairo
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Director
Billy Wilder
Budget
$855,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Description
The British Army, retreating ahead of victorious Rommel, leaves a lone survivor on the Egyptian border who finds refuge at a remote desert hotel. He assumes the identity of a recently deceased waiter and is helped by the hotel's owner, despite protest from the French chambermaid, who fears the imminent arrival of Rommel and the Germans.