Desert Sands (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1955, Desert Sands is an adventure film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 87 minutes. “With the howling fury of a thousand sandstorms...they struck!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The French Foreign Legion battles rebellious Arabs in North Africa.
Who’s in it. Desert Sands stars Ralph Meeker as Capt. David Malcolm, Marla English as Zara, J. Carrol Naish as Sgt. Diepel and John Smith as Pvt. Rex Tyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Desert Sands has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Sands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert 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 Desert Sands (1955)?
- In US, Desert Sands is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert Sands worth watching?
- Desert Sands holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Sands?
- Desert Sands stars Ralph Meeker, Marla English, J. Carrol Naish, John Smith and John Carradine.
- When was Desert Sands released?
- Desert Sands was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.