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Desert Sands

1955-11-18 · 87 min · ★ 5.0

Adventure · War

The French Foreign Legion battles rebellious Arabs in North Africa.

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Directors
Lesley Selander
Production companies
Bel-Air Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ralph MeekerRalph MeekerCapt. David Malcolm
Marla EnglishMarla EnglishZara
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishSgt. Diepel
John SmithJohn SmithPvt. Rex Tyle
John CarradineJohn CarradineJala
Keith LarsenKeith LarsenEl Zanal
Lita MilanLita MilanAlita
Philip TongePhilip TongeCpl. McTavish
Ron RandellRon RandellPvt. Havers
Nico MinardosNico MinardosGerard
Otto WaldisOtto WaldisGabin
Peter MamakosPeter MamakosPvt. Lucia Capella
Jarl VictorLt. Gina Mackie
Aaron SaxonTamal
Albert CarrierAlbert CarrierDucco
Terence de MarneyTerence de MarneyKramer (uncredited)
Marc CavellMarc CavellEl Zanel as a Boy (uncredited)
Rudy GermaneLegionnaire (uncredited)
Joseph WaringDylak Spokesman (uncredited)
Al Wyatt Sr.Al Wyatt Sr.Arab (uncredited)

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