Beau Geste
“Thundering drama!”
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.
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Beau Geste Trailer 1939
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-23
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Beau Geste
Ray Milland
John Geste
Robert Preston
Digby Geste
Brian Donlevy
Sergeant Markoff
Susan Hayward
Isobel Rivers
J. Carrol Naish
Rasinoff
Albert Dekker
Schwartz
Broderick Crawford
Hank Miller
Charles Barton
Buddy McMonigal
James Stephenson
Major Henri de Beaujolais
Heather Thatcher
Lady Patricia Brandon
James Burke
Lieutenant Dufour
G.P. Huntley
Augustus Brandon
Harold Huber
Voisin
Donald O'Connor
Beau Geste (as a Child)
Billy Cook
John Geste (as a Child)
Martin Spellman
Digby Geste (as a Child)
Ann Gillis
Isobel Rivers (as a Child)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carson
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Beau Geste
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Robert Carson, Percival Christopher Wren
Alfred Newman
Archie Stout, Theodor Sparkuhl
Thomas Scott
William A. Wellman, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
William A. Wellman
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Thomas Scott
Editor
Robert Carson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beau Geste
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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 William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Beau Geste?
The principal cast of Beau Geste includes Gary Cooper, Ray Milland, Robert Preston, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward.
When was Beau Geste released and how long is it?
Beau Geste was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Beau Geste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beau Geste was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Beau Geste based on a book or true story?
Beau Geste is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Percival Christopher Wren".