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Desert Legion
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Desert Legion

1953-05-08 · 86 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Adventure · Drama · War

A commander in the Foreign Legion romances a mysterious and exotic princess.

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Directors
Joseph Pevney
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan LaddAlan LaddPaul Lartal
Richard ConteRichard ConteCrito
Arlene DahlArlene DahlMorjana
Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffPvt. Plevko
Oscar Beregi Sr.Oscar Beregi Sr.Khalil (as Oscar Berefi)
Leon AskinLeon AskinMajor Vasil
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoLt. Messaoud
George J. LewisGeorge J. LewisLt. Lopez
Sujata RubenerDancer (as Sujata)
Asoka RubenerDancer (as Asoka)
Eric FeldaryEric FeldaryLegionnaire (uncredited)
John GeorgeJohn GeorgeDwarf (uncredited)

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