Product Details

• Actors: Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter, Akim Tamiroff, Erich von Stroheim, Peter van Eyck
• Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Language: English, German
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Universal Studios
• VHS Release Date: June 10, 1997
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304452837
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,449 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Billy Wilder's best of Action/Thriller/Suspense WWII, November 2, 2001

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dt carrick (troy, mi USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Five Graves to Cairo [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Here's one of Billy Wilder's earlier works which has his magic touch - by far the best director Hollywood ever produced; an action-packed WWII thriller.
With a complete story, actors, scenery, photography, and drama and his intangible ability to draw you into the story without knowing it - and ring's every emotional nerve you have. A genuine genius at storytelling and beautiful workmanship to look at.
Franchot Tone, one of the cruelly underrated finest actors and the breathtaking Ann Baxter will tear you apart.
Superb supporting cast of Eric Von Stroheim (sp), and Akhim Tamiroff (sp) et al, all make this thriller spin together seemlessly. A genuine suspense mystery with the threat of action everywhere. One of my favorites.
The stunning and exceptionally talented very young Ann Baxter is delicious and excellent, as also in the Fighting Sullivans and The Razors Edge (an oscar). Gawd she was lovely.
Don't miss this. You'll also get a taste of Billy Wilder's unique artist's hand which are in all his works.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic work of the times, February 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Five Graves to Cairo [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is one movie I recommend to everyone. It captures a period of WWII and simplifies good and bad. It's about the ordinary citizen making a small effort that will make a difference. My first exposure to Franchot Tone, whose intriguing character opposite Anne Baxter and Von Stroheim keeps you glued to the screen.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic Wilder, April 22, 2000

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"miaw" (Dallas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Five Graves to Cairo [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I treasure this film as one of the best films in my library. A classic Wilder, with witty script, terrific performances, but also a heart pounding and heart moving film. What more can we ask?