In Desert and Wilderness (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1973, In Desert and Wilderness is a drama and adventure film directed by Władysław Ślesicki, running about 195 minutes.
What it’s about. Fourteen year old Polish boy Stas Tarkowski and eight year old Nel Rawlison from England are kidnapped as the hostages by Arabic fanatics and taken to their religion leader. Then they manage to escape and try to return to their fathers. Children have a lot of dangerous adventures, meet two Black kids; Kali and Mea, who also help them, make a friendship with an elephant and help one Black's tribe.
Who’s in it. In Desert and Wilderness stars Tomasz Mędrzak as Stas Tarkowski, Monika Rosca as Nel Rawlison, Stanisław Jasiukiewicz as Mr Wladyslaw Tarkowski and Edmund Fetting as Mr Georg Rawlison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, In Desert and Wilderness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In Desert and Wilderness page.
If you liked it. Fans of In Desert and Wilderness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In Desert and Wilderness (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In Desert and Wilderness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In Desert and Wilderness worth watching?
- In Desert and Wilderness holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In Desert and Wilderness?
- In Desert and Wilderness stars Tomasz Mędrzak, Monika Rosca, Stanisław Jasiukiewicz, Edmund Fetting and Zygmunt Maciejewski.
- When was In Desert and Wilderness released?
- In Desert and Wilderness was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 195 minutes.