Sound of the Desert
Głos Pustyni
Synopsis
In West Africa, Polish intelligence sergeant Milczek discovers the bandit Sheikh Abdullah’s desert stronghold but is captured until the sheikh’s wife, Jamila, secretly rescues him and follows him into safety. When Jamila sees Milczek with a European woman and believes he has betrayed her, she returns to warn her husband, prompting the bandits to lay a deadly ambush against the approaching French expedition.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michał Waszyński
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugeniusz Bodo
- Original Score
- Henry Vars
- Original Title
- Głos Pustyni
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- BWB Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michał Waszyński
Eugeniusz Bodo, Ferdynand Antoni Ossendowski, Jerzy Roland
Henry Vars
Seweryn Steinwurzel
Department Leadership Roster
Seweryn Steinwurzel
Director of Photography
Henry Vars
Original Music Composer
Eugeniusz Bodo
Screenplay
Michał Waszyński
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sound of the Desert
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What is Sound of the Desert about?
In West Africa, Polish intelligence sergeant Milczek discovers the bandit Sheikh Abdullah’s desert stronghold but is captured until the sheikh’s wife, Jamila, secretly rescues him and follows him into safety. When Jamila sees Milczek with a European woman and believes he has betrayed her, she returns to warn her husband, prompting the bandits to lay a deadly ambush against the approaching French expedition.
Who directed Sound of the Desert?
Sound of the Desert was directed by Michał Waszyński.
Who stars in Sound of the Desert?
The principal cast of Sound of the Desert includes Eugeniusz Bodo, Nora Ney, Maria Bogda, Adam Brodzisz, Witold Conti.
When was Sound of the Desert released and how long is it?
Sound of the Desert was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Sound of the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sound of the Desert was composed by Henry Vars.
Is Sound of the Desert based on a book or true story?
Sound of the Desert is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ferdynand Antoni Ossendowski".