Foxhole in Cairo 1960
"The Greatest Spy Story of the Desert War!"
Step into the sun-scorched battlegrounds of North Africa with Foxhole in Cairo (1960), a gripping wartime drama directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Director: John Llewellyn Moxey
Cast
James Robertson Justice
Capt. Robertson
Adrian Hoven
John Eppler
Niall MacGinnis
Radek
Peter van Eyck
Count Almaszy
Robert Urquhart
Major Wilson
Fenella Fielding
Yvette
Gloria Mestre
Amina
Albert Lieven
Field Marshal Rommel
John Westbrook
Roger
Lee Montague
Aberle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foxhole in Cairo (1960) about?
Foxhole in Cairo (1960) follows a German spy embedded in the streets of Cairo during World War II, feeding critical intelligence back to Rommel's Afrika Korps about British troop movements. As he maneuvers through a world of shifting alliances and constant danger, survival becomes as elusive as the truth itself.
Who directed Foxhole in Cairo?
John Llewellyn Moxey directed Foxhole in Cairo (1960), guiding the film's taut narrative and intense atmosphere.
Who stars in Foxhole in Cairo?
The film features James Robertson Justice, Adrian Hoven, Niall MacGinnis, Peter van Eyck, and Robert Urquhart in key roles, delivering a powerful ensemble performance.
Is Foxhole in Cairo (1960) worth watching?
While not widely rated, Foxhole in Cairo (1960) offers a tight, suspenseful wartime drama with strong performances and a compelling premise. Fans of espionage films and wartime thrillers will find its desert setting and themes of deception particularly engaging.
How long is Foxhole in Cairo?
Foxhole in Cairo (1960) runs for 80 minutes.
About Foxhole in Cairo (1960) — A High-Stakes Spy Drama in the Desert War
Step into the sun-scorched battlegrounds of North Africa with Foxhole in Cairo (1960), a gripping wartime drama directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. This tense tale follows a German spy operating deep behind British lines in Cairo, tasked with feeding Rommel's Afrika Korps vital intelligence on the enemy's next moves. As sandstorms blur the line between friend and foe, every shadow in the marketplace becomes a potential threat and every whispered word a possible death sentence. The film drips with the gritty realism of desert warfare, where loyalties fray as quickly as the shimmering heat rises from the dunes.
James Robertson Justice, Adrian Hoven, and Niall MacGinnis bring gravitas and tension to this high-stakes game of espionage and survival. The story probes themes of deception, courage, and the moral cost of war, all woven into a compact 80-minute runtime. Packed with suspense and sharp dialogue, Foxhole in Cairo delivers a claustrophobic, character-driven look at the desert war where the biggest battles aren't fought on the battlefield—but in the hidden foxholes of the human psyche.
