Raid on Rommel

During World War II, a British commando unit, led by Major Alex Horsfall, is tasked with a daring mission into North Africa. Their objective is to infiltrate enemy territory and destroy the formidable coastal defenses of Tobruk, manned by Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps. Facing overwhelming odds and relentless German resistance, Horsfall and his men must rely on their courage and cunning to achieve their goal before they are captured or killed.

Raid on Rommel received a generally mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some appreciated the action sequences and Richard Burton's presence, many critics found the film's plot predictable and its historical accuracy questionable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its commercial performance being modest.

• Praised for its action-packed battle scenes and military spectacle.

• Criticized for a weak and uninspired plot, and deviations from historical facts.

• Richard Burton's performance was noted, but often seen as wasted on the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a passable war film for its time, though not particularly memorable. Some viewers enjoyed the military action, while others found it formulaic and lacking depth.

The film was shot in Spain, with the desert landscapes and set designs aiming to evoke the North African campaign, though it was not filmed on location in North Africa.