Sahara
Synopsis
After the fall of Tobruk in June 1942, U.S. Army sergeant Joe Gunn leads his tank into the Sahara desert, in order to evade advancing Rommel's forces and reach Allied lines. Along the way he picks up few Allied soldiers, but soon they are running out of water. They find water at the ancient well, but the well is a goal of an entire German battalion. Despite the impossible odds, Sergeant Gunn decides to defend the well.
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Sahara [1995] BEST SCENE
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-01
Top Cast
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Jim Belushi
Sgt. Joe Gunn
Jerome Ehlers
Capt. Halliday
Michael Massee
Leroux
Robert Wisdom
Tambul
Mark Lee
Doyle
Angelo D'Angelo
Giuseppe
Todd MacDonald
Clarkson
Julian Garner
Von Schletow
Alan David Lee
Bates
Simon Elrahi
Arab Guide
Simon Westaway
Williams
Paul Empson
Waco
William Upjohn
Casey
David Slingsby
Mueller
Claus Dyson
Kraus
Mark Gerber
Bergman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- David Phillips, Philip MacDonald
- Original Score
- Garry McDonald, Laurie Stone
- Original Title
- Sahara
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, Village Roadshow, TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Trenchard-Smith
David Phillips, Philip MacDonald
Garry McDonald, Laurie Stone
John Stokes
Alan Lake, Patrick Stewart
Jeffrey M. Hayes, Darryl Sheen
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Director
David Phillips
Writer
Darryl Sheen
Producer
Garry McDonald
Original Music Composer
Laurie Stone
Original Music Composer
John Stokes
Director of Photography
Alan Lake
Editor
Patrick Stewart
Editor
Stewart Burnside
Production Design
Anna Baulch
Costume Design
Randy Gardell
Costume Design
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Spike Cherrie
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sahara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sahara about?
After the fall of Tobruk in June 1942, U.S. Army sergeant Joe Gunn leads his tank into the Sahara desert, in order to evade advancing Rommel's forces and reach Allied lines. Along the way he picks up few Allied soldiers, but soon they are running out of water. They find water at the ancient well, but the well is a goal of an entire German battalion. Despite the impossible odds, Sergeant Gunn decides to defend the well.
Who directed Sahara?
Sahara was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
Who stars in Sahara?
The principal cast of Sahara includes Jim Belushi, Jerome Ehlers, Michael Massee, Robert Wisdom, Mark Lee.
When was Sahara released and how long is it?
Sahara was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Sahara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sahara was composed by Garry McDonald, Laurie Stone.
Is Sahara based on a book or true story?
Sahara is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sahara?
Sahara holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).