Desert Victory
“The most terrifying scenes ever taken under fire!”
Where to watch Desert Victory in Mexico
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About Desert Victory
Desert Victory is a 1943 movie in the War and Documentary genres, directed by David MacDonald and Roy Boulting, starring Harold Alexander, Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desert Victory in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where civilians hardly existed. Desert Victory tells the story of the Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El Alamein, including some re-enactment. Won "Best Documentary Feature" at the 16th Academy Awards in 1944.
Top cast
Harold Alexander
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Bernard L. Montgomery
Self (archive footage)
Erwin Rommel
Self (archive footage)
Claude Auchinleck
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alan Brooke
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alan Cunningham
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph Goebbels
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Henry Harwood
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
J.L. Hodson
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Arthur Tedder
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wilhelm von Thoma
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Desert Victory in Mexico?+
Desert Victory is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Desert Victory on Netflix?+
Desert Victory is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.
How long is Desert Victory?+
Desert Victory has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).
Who stars in Desert Victory?+
Desert Victory stars Harold Alexander, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Bernard L. Montgomery and Erwin Rommel.
When did Desert Victory come out?+
Desert Victory is a 1943 movie directed by David MacDonald and Roy Boulting.
What genre is Desert Victory?+
Desert Victory is War and Documentary film.
Who directed Desert Victory?+
Desert Victory was directed by David MacDonald and Roy Boulting.
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