A Bullet For Rommel(1969) Apr 2026

Set during World War II, the story follows (Palance), who leads a team of elite American commandos and a German deserter, Major Truninger, on a secret mission into Nazi Germany. The objective is two-fold:

Initially, the team is tasked with searching for Field Marshal Erwin Rommel . A Bullet for Rommel(1969)

In some versions of the synopsis, the commandos are sent to rescue Rommel, who has been sentenced to death following the failed July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler. Set during World War II, the story follows

(1969), originally titled Hora cero: Operación Rommel , is a notable entry in the "Macaroni Combat" subgenre—Italian and Spanish-produced war films often characterized by high-octane action and rugged protagonists. Directed by León Klimovsky , the film stars Jack Palance as a hardened commando leader on a perilous mission behind enemy lines. Plot Overview (1969), originally titled Hora cero: Operación Rommel ,

The film features a mix of American and international talent, common for European co-productions of the era: Major John Heston Alberto de Mendoza: SS Major Hermann Traniger Andrea Bosic: Captain Agamemnon Geeves Manuel Collado: Field Marshal Erwin Rommel Director: León Klimovsky Music: Armando Trovajoli Critical Reception