Desert Legion(1953)
A RECKLESS LEGEND OF THE FOREIGN LEGION!
Desert Legion Synopsis
A commander in the Foreign Legion romances a mysterious and exotic princess.
Desert Legion (1953) is a action, adventure, drama and war film directed by Joseph Pevney, released on May 8, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Alan Ladd, Richard Conte, Arlene Dahl and Akim Tamiroff. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Pevney
- Writers:
- Georges Arthur Surdez, Irving Wallace, Lewis Meltzer
- Producers:
- Ted Richmond
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Desert Legion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Ladd
as Paul Lartal
Richard Conte
as Crito
Arlene Dahl
as Morjana
Akim Tamiroff
as Pvt. Plevko
Oscar Beregi Sr.
as Khalil (as Oscar Berefi)
Leon Askin
as Major Vasil
Anthony Caruso
as Lt. Messaoud
George J. Lewis
as Lt. Lopez
- Sujata Rubener
Sujata Rubener
as Dancer (as Sujata)
- Asoka Rubener
Asoka Rubener
as Dancer (as Asoka)
Eric Feldary
as Legionnaire (uncredited)
John George
as Dwarf (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Pevney, written by Georges Arthur Surdez, Irving Wallace and Lewis Meltzer, produced by Ted Richmond.
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Desert Legion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Desert Legion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desert Legion online?
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Desert Legion (1953) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Desert Legion?
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The main cast of Desert Legion (1953) includes Alan Ladd, Richard Conte, Arlene Dahl, Akim Tamiroff and Oscar Beregi Sr.. The film was directed by Joseph Pevney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desert Legion released?
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Desert Legion was released on May 8, 1953 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Desert Legion worth watching?
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Desert Legion (1953) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.