The Desert of the Tartars(1976)
Il deserto dei Tartari
The Desert of the Tartars Synopsis
Lieutenant Giovanni Drogo is assigned to the old Bastiani border fortress where he expects an imminent attack by nomadic fearsome Tartars.
The Desert of the Tartars (1976) is a history and drama film directed by Valerio Zurlini, released on October 29, 1976 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Jacques Perrin, Vittorio Gassman, Giuliano Gemma and Helmut Griem. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Valerio Zurlini
- Writers:
- Dino Buzzati, Jean-Louis Bertucelli, Valerio Zurlini
- Producers:
- Jacques Perrin, Giorgio Silvagni, Bahman Farmanara
- Cinematographer:
- Luciano Tovoli
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Fildebroc, Cinema Due, Les Films de l'Astrophore, Reggane Films, FIDCI, Corona Filmproduktion, FR3
- Status:
- Released
The Desert of the Tartars (1976) Trailer
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The Desert of the Tartars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Perrin
as Sten. Giovanni Drogo
Vittorio Gassman
as Filimore
Giuliano Gemma
as Mattis
Helmut Griem
as Lieutenant Simeon
Philippe Noiret
as General
Francisco Rabal
as M.llo Tronk
Fernando Rey
as Nathanson
Laurent Terzieff
as Ten. Pietro Von Hamerling
Max von Sydow
as Cap. Ortiz
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Magg. Med. Rovine
- Shaban Golchin Honaz
Shaban Golchin Honaz
as soldato Lazare
Giuseppe Pambieri
as Ten. Rathenau
Key crew
Directed by Valerio Zurlini, written by Dino Buzzati, Jean-Louis Bertucelli and Valerio Zurlini, produced by Jacques Perrin, Giorgio Silvagni and Bahman Farmanara.
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The Desert of the Tartars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 96 ratings.
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The Desert of the Tartars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Desert of the Tartars online?
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The Desert of the Tartars (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Desert of the Tartars?
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The main cast of The Desert of the Tartars (1976) includes Jacques Perrin, Vittorio Gassman, Giuliano Gemma, Helmut Griem and Philippe Noiret. The film was directed by Valerio Zurlini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desert of the Tartars released?
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The Desert of the Tartars was released on October 29, 1976 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is The Desert of the Tartars worth watching?
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The Desert of the Tartars (1976) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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