If you like war movies, especially the ones written by officers or historians, (a la History Channel), this movie is pretty good. If you do not like the semi-documentary war history film, do not bother.
Others above list a few inaccuracies, but considering the film was made only a few years after WWII, it seems to have held up pretty well. The WWII British officer who wrote the book on which this film is based interviewed both Allied and Axis soldiers who encountered Rommel, and also interviewed Rommel's widow.
The most accurate part of this film must be---the husband == wife relationship, as Lucie (his widow) supplied the author with information on her husband Gen Erwin Rommel, that she had hidden away from authorities.
Rommel is given extra credit (essentially) for being a regular soldier (as opposed to a mass murderer or murdering antisemite as were some other Nazi leaders).
James Mason is a dignified and believable General Rommel, and Jessica Tandy complements him as Lucie Rommel.
Others above list a few inaccuracies, but considering the film was made only a few years after WWII, it seems to have held up pretty well. The WWII British officer who wrote the book on which this film is based interviewed both Allied and Axis soldiers who encountered Rommel, and also interviewed Rommel's widow.
The most accurate part of this film must be---the husband == wife relationship, as Lucie (his widow) supplied the author with information on her husband Gen Erwin Rommel, that she had hidden away from authorities.
Rommel is given extra credit (essentially) for being a regular soldier (as opposed to a mass murderer or murdering antisemite as were some other Nazi leaders).
James Mason is a dignified and believable General Rommel, and Jessica Tandy complements him as Lucie Rommel.