The Desert Song
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Synopsis
Paul Hudson, leads a group of desert bandits against some Nazis, who want to use them as cheap labor for their railroad.
Top Cast
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Dennis Morgan
Paul Hudson / El Khobar
Irene Manning
Margot
Bruce Cabot
Col. Fontaine
Lynne Overman
Johnny Walsh
Gene Lockhart
Pere FanFan
Faye Emerson
Hajy
Victor Francen
Caid Yousseff
Curt Bois
François
Jack La Rue
Lt. Bertin
Marcel Dalio
Tarbouch
Nestor Paiva
Benoit
John George
Riff (uncredited)
Gerald Mohr
Hassan
Joseph Crehan
Steve, a Reporter
Gino Corrado
Headwaiter at Cafe Benoit
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 29, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Otto A. Harbach, Robert Buckner, Oscar Hammerstein II, Laurence Schwab, Frank Mandel
- Original Score
- Sigmund Romberg
- Original Title
- The Desert Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Otto A. Harbach, Robert Buckner, Oscar Hammerstein II, Laurence Schwab, Frank Mandel
Sigmund Romberg
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Florey
Director
Robert Buckner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert Song
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desert Song about?
Paul Hudson, leads a group of desert bandits against some Nazis, who want to use them as cheap labor for their railroad.
Who directed The Desert Song?
The Desert Song was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in The Desert Song?
The principal cast of The Desert Song includes Dennis Morgan, Irene Manning, Bruce Cabot, Lynne Overman, Gene Lockhart.
When was The Desert Song released and how long is it?
The Desert Song was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desert Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desert Song was composed by Sigmund Romberg.