Desert Command (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1946, Desert Command is an action and adventure film directed by Armand Schaefer, running about 72 minutes. “A Story of the Modern Escapades of the Most Famous Adventurers in all Fiction!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Wayne rescues Clancy, Renard and Schmidt in the Arabian desert and they join him in going after El Shaitan, a bad guy who is never seen as he tries to wipe out the Foreign Legion. Feature version of the movie serial, The Three Musketeers (1934).
Who’s in it. Desert Command stars John Wayne as Tom Wayne, Ruth Hall as Elaine Corday, Jack Mulhall as Clancy and Raymond Hatton as Renard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Desert Command has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Command page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Command tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Command (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desert Command change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desert Command worth watching?
- Desert Command holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Command?
- Desert Command stars John Wayne, Ruth Hall, Jack Mulhall, Raymond Hatton and Francis X. Bushman Jr..
- When was Desert Command released?
- Desert Command was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.