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Desert Hell
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Desert Hell

1958-06-25 · 82 min · ★ 9.0

War · Adventure

This melodrama tells the tale of a great battle between the French Foreign Legion and the rebellious Arab tribe, the Tuaregs, who fight it out upon the blistering Sahara sands. Just before the Legionnaires embark upon their dangerous mission, the commander discovers that he is being cuckolded by his lieutenant. Because the mission is urgent, there is no time to fight over the commander's wife. Unfortunately, as they travel, the tension between the two mounts and they begin squabbling over how to plan the attack. Their inability to work together results in tragedy.

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Directors
Charles Marquis Warren
Production companies
Regal Films, Emirau Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brian KeithBrian KeithCapt. Robert Edwards
Barbara HaleBarbara HaleCelie Edwards
Richard DenningRichard DenningSgt. Major Pierre Benet
Johnny DesmondJohnny DesmondLt. Richard Forbes
Phillip PinePhillip PineCpl. Carlo Parini
Richard ShannonRichard ShannonPvt. Hoffstetter
Duane GreyDuane GreyPvt. Aruazza
Charles H. GrayCharles H. GrayPvt. Bandurski
Richard GildenRichard GildenPvt. Kabussyan
Ron FosterRon FosterPvt. Bergstrom
John VerrosPvt. Kufra, scout
Michael PateMichael PateAhitagel
Patrick O'MoorePatrick O'MoorePvt. Corbo
Felix LocherFelix LocherMarsaya, scout
William HamelPvt. Brocklin
Albert CarrierAlbert CarrierSgt. St. Clair
Bhogwan SinghBhogwan SinghHoly Marabout
Robert EtiennePvt. Sirmay
Bert Rumsey

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