Hotel Sahara
“She Sings! She Dances! She Romances! She's Engaged in Maneuvers with Three Different Armies! And She's Got Everything!”
Synopsis
In World War II, desert hotel proprietors Emad and Yasmin are caught between the warring armies and have to constantly shift their political allegiance to whichever army happens to control the area.
Top Cast
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Yvonne De Carlo
Yasmin Pallas
Peter Ustinov
Emad
Bill Owen
Private Binns
David Tomlinson
Captain Puffin Cheyne
Roland Culver
Maj. Bill Randall
Albert Lieven
Lt. Gunther Von Heilicke
Sydney Tafler
Pullar
Mireille Perrey
Yasmin's Mother
Ferdy Mayne
Yusef
Guido Lorraine
Italian Captain
Anton Diffring
German Soldier
Eugene Deckers
French Spahi Officer
John Salew
American Husband (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Brown, Patrick Kirwan
- Original Title
- Hotel Sahara
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
George H. Brown, Patrick Kirwan
Alfred Roome
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Alfred Roome
Editor
George H. Brown
Screenplay
Patrick Kirwan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel Sahara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hotel Sahara about?
In World War II, desert hotel proprietors Emad and Yasmin are caught between the warring armies and have to constantly shift their political allegiance to whichever army happens to control the area.
Who directed Hotel Sahara?
Hotel Sahara was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in Hotel Sahara?
The principal cast of Hotel Sahara includes Yvonne De Carlo, Peter Ustinov, Bill Owen, David Tomlinson, Roland Culver.
When was Hotel Sahara released and how long is it?
Hotel Sahara was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hotel Sahara?
Hotel Sahara holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).