In the Black Sands (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, In the Black Sands is an adventure, war and history film directed by Iskander Khamrayev, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. There is a civil war in Central Asia. Bai-rapist kills the whole family of a Turkmen young man, the shepherd Chara Esenov. The surviving Chara, avenging the scolded honor of her young sister, single-handedly pursues Shamurad Khan, the head of the local Basmachi gang. Acquaintance with the Red Army soldier clarifies the meaning of the fight to the hero of the film, he adjoins the Red Guard, opposing the Basmachi, and, giving up personal revenge, once leads Shamurad into a detachment for a legal trial ...
Who’s in it. In the Black Sands stars Dagun Omaev as Chary Esenov, Bimbulat Vatayev as Shamurad-Khan, Gennadiy Nilov as Comissar and Leonhard Merzin as Peltin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Black Sands page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Black Sands 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 In the Black Sands (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In the Black Sands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in In the Black Sands?
- In the Black Sands stars Dagun Omaev, Bimbulat Vatayev, Gennadiy Nilov, Leonhard Merzin and Larisa Umarova.
- When was In the Black Sands released?
- In the Black Sands was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.