Review of Five Graves to Cairo (1943) by Kevin M. W — 02 Mar 2018
Literally in the middle of the Sahara Desert a small but desperate drama unfolds during the early days of World War 2: the British are being beaten back by the incomparable Desert Fox, Rommel (von Stroheim, in his very element!) and it looks as if they'll lose Africa altogether.
A lone British soldier, delirious with heat exhaustion, beaten in battle, wanders right into the very path of the German war machine. What happens next is expertly handled by Wilder in this forgotten wartime tale of suspense and intrigue.
The scene with Anne Baxter and von Stroheim alone in his bedroom is nearly worth the price of admission by itself.
This review of Five Graves to Cairo (1943) was written by Kevin M. W on 02 Mar 2018.
Five Graves to Cairo has generally received positive reviews.
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