Sahara on Fire
Le Sahara brûle
Synopsis
A young engineer, Lucien Rombeau, is sent to the Sahara by the oil company that employs him, which wants to put an end to drilling that it considers unproductive. He ends up agreeing with the chief prospector, who refuses to stop the work and is convinced that prospecting will not be in vain.
Top Cast
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Paul Guers
Lucas Rimbaud
Jean Servais
Wagner
Magali Noël
Lénq
Jean Daurand
Bouthier
Jess Hahn
Jeff Gordon
Jean-Marie Amato
Duval
Georges Aminel
Ahmed
Harald Wolff
Peter
Robert Porte
Pénélope
Pierre Doris
Joubert
Marcel Bozzuffi
Gomez
Guy Mairesse
Hans
René-Jean Chauffard
Paulin
Jean Le Poulain
Georges Géret
Jean Droze
Jacques Famery
Daniel Crohem
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Gast
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Gast, Jean Lartéguy, Gilles Perrault
- Original Title
- Le Sahara brûle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- C.T.I.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Gast
Michel Gast, Jean Lartéguy, Gilles Perrault
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Gast
Director
Michel Gast
Writer
Jean Lartéguy
Writer
Gilles Perrault
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sahara on Fire
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What is Sahara on Fire about?
A young engineer, Lucien Rombeau, is sent to the Sahara by the oil company that employs him, which wants to put an end to drilling that it considers unproductive. He ends up agreeing with the chief prospector, who refuses to stop the work and is convinced that prospecting will not be in vain.
Who directed Sahara on Fire?
Sahara on Fire was directed by Michel Gast.
Who stars in Sahara on Fire?
The principal cast of Sahara on Fire includes Paul Guers, Jean Servais, Magali Noël, Jean Daurand, Jess Hahn.
When was Sahara on Fire released and how long is it?
Sahara on Fire was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.