L'escadron blanc (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, L'escadron blanc is an adventure film directed by René Chanas, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A French squadron of camel drivers pursues a group of looters across the Sahara Desert. After experiencing heat, fever, and peril, the squadron finds the looters, but also lose their captain. The lieutenant takes command, leading the remaining men of the squadron back across the desert to their fort.
Who’s in it. L'escadron blanc stars Jean Chevrier as Le capitaine Marsay, René Lefèvre as L'adjudant Devars, François Patrice as Le lieutenant Kermeur and Michele Martin as Madame Marsay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, L'escadron blanc has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'escadron blanc page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'escadron blanc tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'escadron blanc (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'escadron blanc change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'escadron blanc worth watching?
- L'escadron blanc holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'escadron blanc?
- L'escadron blanc stars Jean Chevrier, René Lefèvre, François Patrice, Michele Martin and Michèle Martin.
- When was L'escadron blanc released?
- L'escadron blanc was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.