Timbuktu
“The mighty revolt that turned the Sahara red!”
Synopsis
An American wheeler-dealer woos a colonel's wife amid danger at a French Foreign Legion fort.
Top Cast
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Victor Mature
Mike Conway
Yvonne De Carlo
Natalie Dufort
George Dolenz
Col. Charles Dufort
John Dehner
Emir Bhaki aka The Lion of the Desert
Marcia Henderson
Jeanne Marat
Robert Clarke
Captain Girard
Paul Wexler
Suleyman
James Foxx
Lt. Victor Marat
Larry Chance
Ahmed (uncredited)
Mark Dana
Capt. Rimbaud (uncredited)
Steve Darrell
Nazir (uncredited)
John George
Praying Sudanese Peasant (uncredited)
Leonard Mudie
Mahomet Adani (uncredited)
Larry Perron
Dagana (uncredited)
Allen Pinson
Sgt. Trooper (uncredited)
Willard Sage
Maj. Leroux (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Veiller, Paul Dudley
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- Timbuktu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Edward Small Productions, Imperial Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Anthony Veiller, Paul Dudley
Gerald Fried
Maury Gertsman
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Elva Martien
Costume Design
Anthony Veiller
Writer
Paul Dudley
Writer
Edward Small
Producer
Fred Carson
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Timbuktu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Timbuktu about?
An American wheeler-dealer woos a colonel's wife amid danger at a French Foreign Legion fort.
Who directed Timbuktu?
Timbuktu was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Timbuktu?
The principal cast of Timbuktu includes Victor Mature, Yvonne De Carlo, George Dolenz, John Dehner, Marcia Henderson.
When was Timbuktu released and how long is it?
Timbuktu was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Timbuktu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Timbuktu was composed by Gerald Fried.