Desert Hell(1958)
The Stormy Saga of the Legion of the Damned!
Desert Hell Synopsis
This melodrama tells the tale of a great battle between the French Foreign Legion and the rebellious Arab tribe, the Tuaregs, who fight it out upon the blistering Sahara sands. Just before the Legionnaires embark upon their dangerous mission, the commander discovers that he is being cuckolded by his lieutenant. Because the mission is urgent, there is no time to fight over the commander's wife. Unfortunately, as they travel, the tension between the two mounts and they begin squabbling over how to plan the attack. Their inability to work together results in tragedy.
Desert Hell (1958) is a war and adventure film directed by Charles Marquis Warren, released on June 25, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Brian Keith, Barbara Hale, Richard Denning and Johnny Desmond. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Marquis Warren
- Writers:
- Charles Marquis Warren, Endre Bohem
- Producers:
- Robert Stabler
- Cinematographer:
- John M. Nickolaus Jr.
- Composer:
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Production:
- Regal Films, Emirau Productions
- Status:
- Released
Desert Hell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Keith
as Capt. Robert Edwards
Barbara Hale
as Celie Edwards
Richard Denning
as Sgt. Major Pierre Benet
Johnny Desmond
as Lt. Richard Forbes
Phillip Pine
as Cpl. Carlo Parini
Richard Shannon
as Pvt. Hoffstetter
Duane Grey
as Pvt. Aruazza
Charles H. Gray
as Pvt. Bandurski
Richard Gilden
as Pvt. Kabussyan
Ron Foster
as Pvt. Bergstrom
- John Verros
John Verros
as Pvt. Kufra, scout
Michael Pate
as Ahitagel
Key crew
Directed by Charles Marquis Warren, written by Charles Marquis Warren and Endre Bohem, produced by Robert Stabler.
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Desert Hell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Desert Hell – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Desert Hell?
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The main cast of Desert Hell (1958) includes Brian Keith, Barbara Hale, Richard Denning, Johnny Desmond and Phillip Pine. The film was directed by Charles Marquis Warren. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desert Hell released?
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Desert Hell was released on June 25, 1958 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Desert Hell worth watching?
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Desert Hell (1958) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.