Escape from Sahara
Originally released in 1958. Escape from Sahara is a adventure/drama film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Starring Hildegard Knef, Bernhard Wicki, and Hannes Messemer
Synopsis
Three Foreign Legionnaires - Luigi, Pat and Kurt - desert during the Algerian war because they have had enough of the inhumane war machine. But their comrade Robert intercepts them and decides to have them court-martialed. On their way to Algiers, they pick up young Madeleine, who has just survived an attack by insurgents. Suddenly Robert changes his mind and joins the deserters. Madeleine realizes that she is now a prisoner of the four foreign legionnaires and must make her own escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1958
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hildegard Knef
as Madeleine Durand
Bernhard Wicki
as Luigi Locatelli
Hannes Messemer
as Robert Altmann
Helmut Schmid
as Pat Kilby
Joachim Hansen
as Kurt Gerber
Harry Meyen
as Jean de Maire
Werner Peters
as Brouillard
Siegfried Lowitz
as Kapitän Gerlach
Ursula Diestel
as Lucienne Germanini
Friedrich Maurer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Melodie Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escape from Sahara about?
Three Foreign Legionnaires - Luigi, Pat and Kurt - desert during the Algerian war because they have had enough of the inhumane war machine. But their comrade Robert intercepts them and decides to h...
Who directed Escape from Sahara?
Escape from Sahara was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is Escape from Sahara?
Escape from Sahara has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Escape from Sahara released?
Escape from Sahara was released on January 21, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape from Sahara?
The main cast of Escape from Sahara includes Hildegard Knef, Bernhard Wicki, Hannes Messemer, Helmut Schmid, Joachim Hansen.