Journey Beneath the Desert (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 1.5
Released in 1961, Journey Beneath the Desert is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A helicopter crashes in the desert, and the crew winds up in the underground city of Atlantis and get mixed up in a slave revolt.
Who’s in it. Journey Beneath the Desert stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Pierre, Haya Harareet as Queen Antinea, Georges Rivière as John and James Westmoreland as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Journey Beneath the Desert has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Journey Beneath the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Journey Beneath the Desert tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Journey Beneath the Desert (1961)?
- In US, Journey Beneath the Desert is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Journey Beneath the Desert worth watching?
- Journey Beneath the Desert holds an audience score of 1.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Journey Beneath the Desert?
- Journey Beneath the Desert stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Haya Harareet, Georges Rivière, James Westmoreland and Amedeo Nazzari.
- When was Journey Beneath the Desert released?
- Journey Beneath the Desert was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.