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Desert Victory (1943) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Desert Victory at a Glance
Desert Victory is a 1943 war and documentary film from directors David MacDonald and Roy Boulting, featuring Harold Alexander, Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler. It has a runtime of 1 hour and premiered on April 12, 1943. Desert Victory is rated 6.3/10 by TMDB users across 11 votes.

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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.
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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)
Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Victory
What is the release date of Desert Victory?
Desert Victory was released on April 12, 1943.
How long is Desert Victory?
Desert Victory runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Desert Victory?
Desert Victory stars Harold Alexander as Self (archive footage), Winston Churchill as Self (archive footage), Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) and Bernard L. Montgomery as Self (archive footage). The cast also includes Erwin Rommel, Claude Auchinleck, Alan Brooke and Alan Cunningham.
Who directed Desert Victory?
Desert Victory was directed by David MacDonald and Roy Boulting. The screenplay is credited to J.L. Hodson.
What kind of movie is Desert Victory?
Desert Victory is listed on TMDB as a mix of war and documentary.
What is the TMDB score of Desert Victory?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.3/10 from 11 votes.
What should I watch if I liked Desert Victory?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Desert Victory include 2000 Meters to Andriivka (2025), The Soviet Story (2008), Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942), They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) and The War on Democracy (2007).
Can I stream the full movie of Desert Victory on 123Movies?
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