Destination Gobi(1953)
ADVENTURE AS FIERY AND FURIOUS AS THE FLAMING SANDS OF CHINA'S GOBI DESERT!
Destination Gobi Synopsis
A group of US Navy weathermen taking measurements in the Gobi desert in World War II are forced to seek the help of Mongol nomads to regain their ship while under attack from the Japanese.
Destination Gobi (1953) is a war, adventure and drama film directed by Robert Wise, released on March 20, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Richard Widmark, Don Taylor, Max Showalter and Murvyn Vye. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Wise
- Writers:
- Everett Freeman, Edmund G. Love
- Producers:
- Stanley Rubin
- Cinematographer:
- Charles G. Clarke
- Composer:
- Sol Kaplan
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Destination Gobi (1953) Trailer
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Destination Gobi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Widmark
as Sam McHale
Don Taylor
as Jenkins
Max Showalter
as Walter Landers
Murvyn Vye
as Kengtu
Darryl Hickman
as Wilbur "Coney" Cohen
Martin Milner
as Elwood Halsey
Ross Bagdasarian
as Paul Sabatello
Judy Dan
as Nura-Salu
Rodolfo Acosta
as Tomec
Russell Collins
as Hobart Wyatt
Leonard Strong
as Wali-Akhun
Edgar Barrier
as Yin Tang (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Wise, written by Everett Freeman and Edmund G. Love, produced by Stanley Rubin.
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Destination Gobi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 21 ratings.
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Destination Gobi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Destination Gobi online?
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Destination Gobi (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Destination Gobi?
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The main cast of Destination Gobi (1953) includes Richard Widmark, Don Taylor, Max Showalter, Murvyn Vye and Darryl Hickman. The film was directed by Robert Wise. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Destination Gobi released?
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Destination Gobi was released on March 20, 1953 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Destination Gobi worth watching?
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Destination Gobi (1953) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Destination Gobi?
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