Five Graves to Cairo

(1943)Directed by Billy Wilder96 minWar, Thriller, Drama
Did a Woman Start the Rout of Rommel?

During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.

Franchot Toneas Cpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos
Anne Baxteras Mouche
Erich von Stroheimas Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Peter van Eyckas Lt. Schwegler
Fortunio Bonanovaas Gen. Sebastiano
PAPhilip Ahlmas Second Soldier (uncredited)
RCRoger Creedas Fourth Soldier (uncredited)
HMHans Moebusas Third Soldier (uncredited)
LDLeslie Denisonas British Captain (uncredited)
Bud Gearyas English Tank Commander (uncredited)
FGFrederick Giermannas German Sergeant (uncredited)
Otto Reichowas German Engineer (uncredited)
Art Gilmoreas Trailer Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Ian Keithas Capt. St. Bride (uncredited)
Miles Manderas Colonel Fitzhume (uncredited)
Fred Nurneyas Maj. Lamprecht (uncredited)
Konstantin Shayneas Maj. Von Buelow (uncredited)
Kenneth Anspachas German Soldier
John Ericksonas First Soldier
Clyde Jackmanas Rommel's Orderly
Bill Mussetteras Schwegler (Body Guard)
Peter F.U. Pohlneyas German Soldier
John Royceas German Technician