James Mason credited as playing...
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
- Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel: Now, MacRoberts, l respect your pride in this little rat hole you call Tobruk, but don't insult my intelligence by telling me that if it stood in my way, l couldn't crush it like that!
- Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts: Sir, normally I would defer to your rank and the fact that I'm your prisoner. lf you can crush Tobruk, crush it. But don't tell me it isn't a constant threat to your supply line, that it isn't an open sore in your side, or that you can take Egypt without first smashing it!
- Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel: This is what keeps you in those flea-ridden caves?
- Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts: It's part of it.
- Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel: And the rest?
- Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts: Well, the rest is that if by holding Tobruk we prevent you from taking the Suez. And if you don't take the Suez, I suggest you start planning for the next war. Cognac for the Field Marshall.
- German Major: You British pig!
- [slaps Capt. MacRoberts]