Drums of the Desert (1940) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1940, Drums of the Desert is an aventure film directed by George Waggner, running about 64 minutes. “TEMPESTUOUS ROMANCE IN THE HEART OF THE BURNING SAHARA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On his way to a post as special adviser of the new parachute troops of the French Foreign Legion in Morocco, Paul Dumont meets the beautiful Helene on the ship. A romance ensues, but the two decide to part when Paul learns that Helene is the fiancée of his best friend and fellow officer Raoul. Raoul is wounded during an Arab attack and the wedding is postponed, and Helene and Paul are thrown together and find it impossible to hide their feelings. The meet in the tent of Hassan, a fortune teller, not knowing the tent is a storage place for arms and ammunition belonging to Addullah, an Arab leader determined to avenge the death of his brother Ben Ali.
Who’s in it. Drums of the Desert stars Ralph Byrd as Paul Dumont, Lorna Gray as Helene Laroche, George Lynn as Captain Jean Bridaux (as George Peter Lynn) and Willy Castello as Addullah (as William Castello), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Drums of the Desert 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 Drums of the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drums of the Desert 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.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Drums of the Desert (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drums of the Desert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drums of the Desert worth watching?
- Drums of the Desert holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy aventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drums of the Desert?
- Drums of the Desert stars Ralph Byrd, Lorna Gray, George Lynn, Willy Castello and Mantan Moreland.
- When was Drums of the Desert released?
- Drums of the Desert was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.