Sahara(1983)
She challenged the desert, its men, their passions and ignited a bold adventure.
Sahara Synopsis
Intent on winning a competition in place of her distinguished late father, beautiful young heiress Dale takes on the guise of a man and competes in his spot, embarking on a car race that crosses the unforgiving Sahara desert.
Sahara (1983) is a action, adventure, drama and romance film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, released on December 1, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Brooke Shields, Lambert Wilson, Horst Buchholz and John Rhys-Davies. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Writers:
- Menahem Golan, James R. Silke
- Producers:
- Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
- Cinematographer:
- David Gurfinkel
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- The Cannon Group, Cabal Film, London-Cannon Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Golan-Globus Productions
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,402,962
- Status:
- Released
Sahara (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sahara before you stream it.
Sahara Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brooke Shields
as Dale
Lambert Wilson
as Jaffar
Horst Buchholz
as Von Glessing
John Rhys-Davies
as Rasoul
Ronald Lacey
as Beg
Cliff Potts
as String
Perry Lang
as Andy
John Mills
as Cambridge
Steve Forrest
as Gordon
Terrence Hardiman
as Browne
Gabi Amrani
as Omar
- Tuvia Tavi
Tuvia Tavi
as Bertocelli
Key crew
Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, written by Menahem Golan and James R. Silke, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
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Sahara Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 62 ratings.
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Sahara – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sahara online?
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Sahara (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sahara?
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The main cast of Sahara (1983) includes Brooke Shields, Lambert Wilson, Horst Buchholz, John Rhys-Davies and Ronald Lacey. The film was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sahara released?
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Sahara was released on December 1, 1983 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Sahara worth watching?
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Sahara (1983) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 62 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.
Is there a trailer for Sahara?
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Yes. The official Sahara trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.