Oasis (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, Oasis is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Zbyněk Brynych, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1943. The war is raging between the Germans and the Allies in North Africa. A truck with a Czech crew, Lieutenant Navara and six soldiers, escapes from the Foreign Legion fortress. Their aim is to reach the Allies and fight against Nazism. The truck is destroyed by a German army plane, which is hit by enemy fire in its turn. One Czech soldier dies in the attack, the driver is badly wounded, and Navara has serious burns on his face. The group has very little water and must reach an oasis that is 60 km away.
Who’s in it. Oasis stars Josef Bláha as Mamina, Radoslav Brzobohatý as porucík Jan Navara, Eduard Cupák as Major von Lüderitz (voice) and Rudolf Hrušínský as Kaprál 'baron', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Oasis 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 Oasis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oasis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oasis (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oasis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oasis worth watching?
- Oasis holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oasis?
- Oasis stars Josef Bláha, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Eduard Cupák, Rudolf Hrušínský and Štefan Kvietik.
- When was Oasis released?
- Oasis was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.