Beau Geste
“The World's Immortal Adventure!”
Synopsis
Brothers Beau, John and Digby Geste join the Foreign Legion, where they fall under the rule of tyrannical Sergeant Markoff. Beau and John are assigned to Fort Zinderneuf, where Markoff tries to break their spirit, aware of a dark family secret concerning a fabulous jewel one of them carries. As tensions rise, Arabs attack the fort and rivalries must be thrown aside in a desperate battle for life.
Top Cast
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Guy Stockwell
Beau Geste
Doug McClure
John Geste
Leslie Nielsen
Lt. De Ruse
Telly Savalas
Sgt. Maj. Dagineau
David Mauro
Boldini
Robert Wolders
Fouchet
Leo Gordon
Krauss
Michael Constantine
Rostov
Malachi Throne
Kerjacki
Joe De Santis
Maj. Beaujolais
X Brands
Vallejo
Michael Carr
George Keymas
Patrick Whyte
Duane Grey
Victor Lundin
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Heyes
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Heyes
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Beau Geste
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Heyes
Douglas Heyes, Percival Christopher Wren
Hans J. Salter
Bud Thackery
Russell F. Schoengarth
Walter Seltzer
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Heyes
Director
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Douglas Heyes
Screenplay
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Bud Thackery
Director of Photography
Walter Seltzer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beau Geste
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beau Geste about?
Brothers Beau, John and Digby Geste join the Foreign Legion, where they fall under the rule of tyrannical Sergeant Markoff. Beau and John are assigned to Fort Zinderneuf, where Markoff tries to break their spirit, aware of a dark family secret concerning a fabulous jewel one of them carries. As tensions rise, Arabs attack the fort and rivalries must be thrown aside in a desperate battle for life.
Who directed Beau Geste?
Beau Geste was directed by Douglas Heyes.
Who stars in Beau Geste?
The principal cast of Beau Geste includes Guy Stockwell, Doug McClure, Leslie Nielsen, Telly Savalas, David Mauro.
When was Beau Geste released and how long is it?
Beau Geste was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Beau Geste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beau Geste was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is Beau Geste based on a book or true story?
Beau Geste is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Percival Christopher Wren".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beau Geste?
Beau Geste holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).