Desert Sands
“With the howling fury of a thousand sandstorms...they struck!”
Synopsis
The French Foreign Legion battles rebellious Arabs in North Africa.
Top Cast
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Ralph Meeker
Capt. David Malcolm
Marla English
Zara
J. Carrol Naish
Sgt. Diepel
John Smith
Pvt. Rex Tyle
John Carradine
Jala
Keith Larsen
El Zanal
Lita Milan
Alita
Philip Tonge
Cpl. McTavish
Ron Randell
Pvt. Havers
Nico Minardos
Gerard
Otto Waldis
Gabin
Peter Mamakos
Pvt. Lucia Capella
Jarl Victor
Lt. Gina Mackie
Aaron Saxon
Tamal
Albert Carrier
Ducco
Terence de Marney
Kramer (uncredited)
Marc Cavell
El Zanel as a Boy (uncredited)
Rudy Germane
Legionnaire (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- John Robb, George W. George, George F. Slavin, Danny Arnold
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Desert Sands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Bel-Air Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
John Robb, George W. George, George F. Slavin, Danny Arnold
Paul Dunlap
Gordon Avil
John F. Schreyer
Howard W. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
George W. George
Writer
George F. Slavin
Writer
Danny Arnold
Writer
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Gordon Avil
Director of Photography
John F. Schreyer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Desert Sands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Sands about?
The French Foreign Legion battles rebellious Arabs in North Africa.
Who directed Desert Sands?
Desert Sands was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Desert Sands?
The principal cast of Desert Sands includes Ralph Meeker, Marla English, J. Carrol Naish, John Smith, John Carradine.
When was Desert Sands released and how long is it?
Desert Sands was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Sands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Sands was composed by Paul Dunlap.
Is Desert Sands based on a book or true story?
Desert Sands is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Robb".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Sands?
Desert Sands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).