Taxi for Tobruk (1961)
Un taxi pour Tobrouk (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 35min
- Drama, War
- 09 May 1961 (West Germany)
- Movie
During World War II, French commandos join forces with a German officer in order to survive the African desert.
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Cast verified as complete
| Hardy Krüger | ... |
Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel
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| Lino Ventura | ... |
le brigadier Theo Dumas
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| Maurice Biraud | ... |
François Gensac
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| Charles Aznavour | ... |
Samuel Goldmann
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| Germán Cobos | ... |
Jean Ramirez
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Ellen Bahl | ... |
Frau von Stegel (uncredited)
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Roland Malet | ... |
Convict with Ramirez (uncredited)
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| Carlos Mendy | ... |
German Soldier in Desert with von Stegel (uncredited)
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Roland Ménard | ... |
Récitant / Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
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Jacques Préboist | ... |
Convict with Ramirez (uncredited)
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Lorenzo Robledo | ... |
German Soldier in Desert with von Stegel (uncredited)
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| Dominique Rozan | ... |
Parisian on the Champs-Elysées (uncredited)
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| Fernando Sancho | ... |
German Corporal in the Oasis (uncredited)
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| Enrique Ávila | ... |
German Soldier Playing Cards (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Denys de La Patellière | ... | (as Denys de la Patellière) |
Written by
| Michel Audiard | ... | (dialogue) |
| René Havard | ... | (screenplay) |
| René Havard | ... | (story) |
| Denys de La Patellière | ... | (screenplay) (as Denys de la Patellière) |
Produced by
| Denys de La Patellière | ... | producer |
Music by
| Georges Garvarentz | ||
Cinematography by
| Marcel Grignon | ||
| Salvador Torres Garriga | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Jacqueline Thiédot | ||
Editorial Department
| Marie-Claude Bariset | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Paul-Louis Boutié | ... | (as Paul Louis Boutie) |
Set Decoration by
| José Algueró | ||
Costume Design by
| Madeleine Charlot | ... | (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Philippe Modave | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pierre Granier-Deferre | ... | assistant director |
| Roberto Bodegas | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Georges Mardiguian | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Fernando Pérez | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Charles-Henri Montel | ... | camera operator (as Ch. H. Montel) |
| Vincent Rossell | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Paul Mauriat | ... | conductor / music arranger |
Script and Continuity Department
| Colette Crochot | ... | script girl |
Production Companies
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG) (presents)
- Franco London Films (a production)
- S.N.E. Gaumont (a production)
- Procusa (a production)
- Franco London Films (produced by)
- Continental Film
Distributors
- Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont (1961) (France) (theatrical)
- Europa Filmverleih (1961) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Dipenfa (1961) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Sampo-Filmi (1962) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Seven Arts Productions (1965) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled and dubbed)
- Taihei Film (1966) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1975) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (1987) (France) (tv)
- Toho Video (1991) (Japan) (DVD) (subtitled) (wide-screen)
- Gaumont Home Vidéo (2005) (France) (DVD) (PAL)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2011) (Canada)
- Olive Films (2011) (United States)
- Gaumont (2012) (France) (Blu-ray)
- TV5Monde (2018) (Japan) (tv) (subtitled) (PAL Speed up version)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2020) (Finland) (tv)
- Explosive-Media (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Explosive-Media (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Dipenfa Filmayer Video S.A. (Spain)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1961) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Éditions Musicales French Music (music publisher)
- Dyaliscope (camera equipment provided by)
- Optiphone (recorded by)
- Guild of Television Camera Professionals (GTC) (laboratory: Joinville)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Tobrouk, October 1942, a French commando blows up a German gas depot. Four French soldiers survive the operation and manage to get away but are soon lost in the desert. After an exhausting day-long march, they spot five Germans in an armored car, only one is spared and made prisoner. The start of a surprising adventure where, in the face of danger, the men discover the meaning of solidarity. Written by Happy_Evil_Dude |
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| Taglines | Four men...one sworn enemy...the unforgettable journey they all share! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lino Ventura (Theo Dumas or Dudu) is presented as a boxing champion of Europe at the beginning of the movie. He was actually champion of Europe of Greco-Roman wrestling in 1950. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 14 April 2008 (2008). See more » |
| Quotes |
Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel:
If you don't like war, why sign treaties with countries that always fight wars? See more » |