Desert of Fire (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1971, Desert of Fire is an action, adventure and romance film directed by Renzo Merusi, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A desert bandit leader robs a jeep and hauls off a lot of American money. He doesn't get much of a chance to enjoy it, however, because he and his men are soon attacked by a "phantom", who kills all his men, and steals his weapons. When a beautiful young woman shows up in search of the money, she is raped by the phantom. When another man shows up the three of them decide to head into the desert to find the "treasure" and wind up finding something they weren't expecting.
Who’s in it. Desert of Fire stars Edwige Fenech as Juana / Actress, George Wang as El Marish, Pietro Martellanza as Bill (as Peter Martell) and Giuseppe Addobbati as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Desert of Fire 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 of Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert of Fire 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 of Fire (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desert of Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desert of Fire worth watching?
- Desert of Fire holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert of Fire?
- Desert of Fire stars Edwige Fenech, George Wang, Pietro Martellanza, Giuseppe Addobbati and Zohra Faiza.
- When was Desert of Fire released?
- Desert of Fire was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.