Desert Hell
"The Stormy Saga of the Legion of the Damned!"
Originally released in 1958. Desert Hell is a war/adventure film. directed by Charles Marquis Warren. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brian Keith, Barbara Hale, and Richard Denning
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Keith
as Capt. Robert Edwards
Barbara Hale
as Celie Edwards
Richard Denning
as Sgt. Major Pierre Benet
Johnny Desmond
as Lt. Richard Forbes
Phillip Pine
as Cpl. Carlo Parini
Richard Shannon
as Pvt. Hoffstetter
Duane Grey
as Pvt. Aruazza
Charles H. Gray
as Pvt. Bandurski
Richard Gilden
as Pvt. Kabussyan
Ron Foster
as Pvt. Bergstrom
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Regal Films
- Emirau Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Legi...
Who directed Desert Hell?
Desert Hell was directed by Charles Marquis Warren.
How long is Desert Hell?
Desert Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Desert Hell released?
Desert Hell was released on June 25, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desert Hell?
The main cast of Desert Hell includes Brian Keith, Barbara Hale, Richard Denning, Johnny Desmond, Phillip Pine.