Five Graves to Cairo (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1943, Five Graves to Cairo is a thriller and war film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 96 minutes. “Did a Woman Start the Rout of Rommel?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The British Army, retreating ahead of victorious Rommel, leaves a lone survivor on the Egyptian border who finds refuge at a remote desert hotel. He is helped by the hotel's owner, despite protest from the French chambermaid, afraid of the imminent arrival of Rommel and the Germans. John assumes the identity of the recently deceased waiter to survive.
Who’s in it. Five Graves to Cairo stars Franchot Tone as Cpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos, Anne Baxter as Mouche, Akim Tamiroff as Farid and Erich von Stroheim as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Five Graves to Cairo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Graves to Cairo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Graves to Cairo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Graves to Cairo (1943)?
- In US, Five Graves to Cairo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five Graves to Cairo worth watching?
- Five Graves to Cairo holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Graves to Cairo?
- Five Graves to Cairo stars Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter, Akim Tamiroff, Erich von Stroheim and Peter van Eyck.
- When was Five Graves to Cairo released?
- Five Graves to Cairo was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.