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Desert Hell (1958)

NR · 1958-06-25 · 1h 22m · EN
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The Stormy Saga of the Legion of the Damned!

This melodrama tells the tale of a great battle between the French Foreign Legion and the rebellious Arab tribe, the Tuaregs, who fight it out upon the blistering Sahara sands. Just before the Legionnaires embark upon their dangerous mission, the commander discovers that he is being cuckolded by his lieutenant. Because the mission is urgent, there is no time to fight over the commander's wife. Unfortunately, as they travel, the tension between the two mounts and they begin squabbling over how to plan the attack. Their inability to work together results in tragedy.

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Charles Marquis WarrenDirector, Writer

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Brian KeithBrian KeithCapt. Robert EdwardsBarbara HaleBarbara HaleCelie EdwardsRichard DenningRichard DenningSgt. Major Pierre BenetJohnny DesmondJohnny DesmondLt. Richard ForbesPhillip PinePhillip PineCpl. Carlo PariniRichard ShannonRichard ShannonPvt. HoffstetterDuane GreyDuane GreyPvt. AruazzaCharles H. GrayCharles H. GrayPvt. BandurskiRon FosterRon FosterPvt. BergstromMichael PateMichael PateAhitagelPatrick O'MoorePatrick O'MoorePvt. CorboAlbert CarrierAlbert CarrierSgt. St. Clair

Keywords

Foreign legion

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAdventure · WarTheme affinityForeign LegionPacingShortEmotional intensityWarDirector preference320094Actor preference195801 · 290722 · 284361

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Frequently asked questions about Desert Hell

What is Desert Hell about?

This melodrama tells the tale of a great battle between the French Foreign Legion and the rebellious Arab tribe, the Tuaregs, who fight it out upon the blistering Sahara sands. Just before the Legionnaires embark upon their dangerous mission, the commander discovers that he is being cuckolded by his lieutenant. Because the mission is urgent, there is no time to fight over the commander's wife. Unfortunately, as they travel, the tension between the two mounts and they begin squabbling over how to plan the attack. Their inability to work together results in tragedy.

How long is Desert Hell?

Desert Hell has a runtime of 82 minutes.