Raiders of the Desert
“DEFYING A DESERT DESPOT!”
Synopsis
Two American leave a ship where they had stowed away, in a Middle Eastern port and wind up in the fighting in a brutal civil war
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Dick Manning
Andy Devine
Andy 'Hammer' McCoy
Linda Hayes
Alice Evans
Maria Montez
Zuleika
Lewis Howard
Abdullah
Ralf Harolde
Sheik Talifer
George M. Carleton
Jones
Turhan Bey
Hassen Mohammed
Harry Cording
Rawlins
Sig Arno
Suliman
Neyle Morrow
Moviow / Zeid (as Neyle Marx)
John Harmon
Ahmed
Mayta Palmera
Arab woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor McLeod, Maurice Tombragel
- Original Title
- Raiders of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Victor McLeod, Maurice Tombragel
Department Leadership Roster
Victor McLeod
Writer
Maurice Tombragel
Writer
John Rawlins
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raiders of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raiders of the Desert about?
Two American leave a ship where they had stowed away, in a Middle Eastern port and wind up in the fighting in a brutal civil war
Who directed Raiders of the Desert?
Raiders of the Desert was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in Raiders of the Desert?
The principal cast of Raiders of the Desert includes Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Linda Hayes, Maria Montez, Lewis Howard.
When was Raiders of the Desert released and how long is it?
Raiders of the Desert was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.