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IMDb20131h 40m

Skeletons of the Sahara

Synopsis

Like many great scientific discoveries, this one happens by accident. Sereno, an expert in locating dinosaur fossils, is on an expedition to Niger, in Saharan Africa. Six weeks into a three-month journey, his team makes an unexpected discovery: human bones, the remains of peoples who lived 10,000 and 5,000 years ago.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 24, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Murdock
Original Title
Skeletons of the Sahara
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Murdock

Department Leadership Roster

David Murdock

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skeletons of the Sahara

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Skeletons of the Sahara about?

Like many great scientific discoveries, this one happens by accident. Sereno, an expert in locating dinosaur fossils, is on an expedition to Niger, in Saharan Africa. Six weeks into a three-month journey, his team makes an unexpected discovery: human bones, the remains of peoples who lived 10,000 and 5,000 years ago.

Who directed Skeletons of the Sahara?

Skeletons of the Sahara was directed by David Murdock.

Who stars in Skeletons of the Sahara?

The principal cast of Skeletons of the Sahara includes Paul Sereno.

When was Skeletons of the Sahara released and how long is it?

Skeletons of the Sahara was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.