Destination Gobi
“ADVENTURE AS FIERY AND FURIOUS AS THE FLAMING SANDS OF CHINA'S GOBI DESERT!”
Synopsis
A group of US Navy weathermen taking measurements in the Gobi desert in World War II are forced to seek the help of Mongol nomads to regain their ship while under attack from the Japanese.
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Destination Gobi (1953) Official Trailer # 1 -Richard Widmark HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-22
Top Cast
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Richard Widmark
Sam McHale
Don Taylor
Jenkins
Max Showalter
Walter Landers
Murvyn Vye
Kengtu
Darryl Hickman
Wilbur "Coney" Cohen
Martin Milner
Elwood Halsey
Ross Bagdasarian
Paul Sabatello
Judy Dan
Nura-Salu
Rodolfo Acosta
Tomec
Russell Collins
Hobart Wyatt
Leonard Strong
Wali-Akhun
Edgar Barrier
Yin Tang (uncredited)
Willis Bouchey
Capt. Gates (uncredited)
James Conaty
Admiral (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Quartermaster General (uncredited)
John Hedloe
Frank Iwanaga
Frank Kumagai
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Everett Freeman
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Destination Gobi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Everett Freeman, Edmund G. Love
Sol Kaplan
Charles G. Clarke
Robert Fritch
Stanley Rubin
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wise
Director
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Stanley Rubin
Producer
Robert Fritch
Editor
Everett Freeman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Destination Gobi
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What is Destination Gobi about?
A group of US Navy weathermen taking measurements in the Gobi desert in World War II are forced to seek the help of Mongol nomads to regain their ship while under attack from the Japanese.
Who directed Destination Gobi?
Destination Gobi was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Destination Gobi?
The principal cast of Destination Gobi includes Richard Widmark, Don Taylor, Max Showalter, Murvyn Vye, Darryl Hickman.
When was Destination Gobi released and how long is it?
Destination Gobi was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Destination Gobi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Destination Gobi was composed by Sol Kaplan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Destination Gobi?
Destination Gobi holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).