South of Algiers
“See the Avenging Charge of The Spahis Battling For Glory on The Desert Sands!”
Synopsis
Archaeologists Van Heflin and Eric Portman undertake an expedition in Tunisia in search of an ancient mask.
Top Cast
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Van Heflin
Nicholas Chapman
Wanda Hendrix
Anne Burnet
Eric Portman
Doctor Burnet
Charles Goldner
Petris
Jacques François
Jacques Farnod
Jacques Brunius
Kress (as Jacques Brunius)
Aubrey Mather
Professor Young
Alec Finter
Workman
Noelle Middleton
Stewardess
Rene Leplat
Doctor Farnod
Simone Silva
Zara
George Pastell
Hassan
Pierre Chaminade
Concierge
Arnold Diamond
Spahi Officer
Michael Mellinger
Spahi N.C.O.
Marie-France Messaoud
Yasmin
Alec Mango
Mahmoud
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Westerby
- Original Score
- Robert Gill
- Original Title
- South of Algiers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation, Mayflower Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Lee
Robert Westerby
Robert Gill
Oswald Morris
Vladimir Sagovsky
Aubrey Baring, Maxwell Setton
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Westerby
Writer
Jack Lee
Director
Vladimir Sagovsky
Editor
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Aubrey Baring
Producer
Maxwell Setton
Producer
Robert Gill
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About South of Algiers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is South of Algiers about?
Archaeologists Van Heflin and Eric Portman undertake an expedition in Tunisia in search of an ancient mask.
Who directed South of Algiers?
South of Algiers was directed by Jack Lee.
Who stars in South of Algiers?
The principal cast of South of Algiers includes Van Heflin, Wanda Hendrix, Eric Portman, Charles Goldner, Jacques François.
When was South of Algiers released and how long is it?
South of Algiers was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for South of Algiers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for South of Algiers was composed by Robert Gill.