
Tobruk
Directed by Arthur Hiller
Produced by The Corman Company, Universal Pictures
A tense World War II commando mission across the North African desert, balancing tactical suspense with the camaraderie of a mixed British and German-Jewish strike force.
In September 1942, the German Afrika Korps under Rommel have successfully pushed the Allies back into Egypt. A counter-attack is planned, for which the fuel dumps at Tobruk are a critical impediment. In order to aid the attack, a group of British commandos and German Jews make their way undercover through 800 miles of desert, to destroy the fuel dumps starving the Germans of fuel.
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Does Tobruk end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Tobruk scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Tobruk violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Is Tobruk sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Tobruk easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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