The Desert Rats (1953)

James Mason: Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

Quotes 

• Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel : Now, MacRoberts, l respect your pride in this little rat hole you call Tobruk, but don't insult my intelligence by telling me that if it stood in my way, l couldn't crush it like that!

  Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts : Sir, normally I would defer to your rank and the fact that I'm your prisoner. lf you can crush Tobruk, crush it. But don't tell me it isn't a constant threat to your supply line, that it isn't an open sore in your side, or that you can take Egypt without first smashing it!

• Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel : This is what keeps you in those flea-ridden caves?

  Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts : It's part of it.

  Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel : And the rest?

  Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts : Well, the rest is that if by holding Tobruk we prevent you from taking the Suez. And if you don't take the Suez, I suggest you start planning for the next war. Cognac for the Field Marshall.

  German Major : You British pig!

  [slaps Capt. MacRoberts]