Desert Hell
“The Stormy Saga of the Legion of the Damned!”
Synopsis
This melodrama tells the tale of a great battle between the French Foreign Legion and the rebellious Arab tribe, the Tuaregs, who fight it out upon the blistering Sahara sands. Just before the Legionnaires embark upon their dangerous mission, the commander discovers that he is being cuckolded by his lieutenant. Because the mission is urgent, there is no time to fight over the commander's wife. Unfortunately, as they travel, the tension between the two mounts and they begin squabbling over how to plan the attack. Their inability to work together results in tragedy.
Top Cast
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Brian Keith
Capt. Robert Edwards
Barbara Hale
Celie Edwards
Richard Denning
Sgt. Major Pierre Benet
Johnny Desmond
Lt. Richard Forbes
Phillip Pine
Cpl. Carlo Parini
Richard Shannon
Pvt. Hoffstetter
Duane Grey
Pvt. Aruazza
Charles H. Gray
Pvt. Bandurski
Richard Gilden
Pvt. Kabussyan
Ron Foster
Pvt. Bergstrom
John Verros
Pvt. Kufra, scout
Michael Pate
Ahitagel
Patrick O'Moore
Pvt. Corbo
Felix Locher
Marsaya, scout
William Hamel
Pvt. Brocklin
Albert Carrier
Sgt. St. Clair
Bhogwan Singh
Holy Marabout
Robert Etienne
Pvt. Sirmay
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Marquis Warren
- Screenplay & Story
- Endre Bohem
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar, Dave Kahn
- Original Title
- Desert Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Regal Films, Emirau Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Marquis Warren
Endre Bohem, Charles Marquis Warren
Raoul Kraushaar, Dave Kahn
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Albrecht Joseph
Robert Stabler, Charles Marquis Warren
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Marquis Warren
Writer
Charles Marquis Warren
Director
Endre Bohem
Screenplay
Robert Stabler
Producer
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Director of Photography
Albrecht Joseph
Editor
Dave Kahn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Hell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Hell about?
This melodrama tells the tale of a great battle between the French Foreign Legion and the rebellious Arab tribe, the Tuaregs, who fight it out upon the blistering Sahara sands. Just before the Legionnaires embark upon their dangerous mission, the commander discovers that he is being cuckolded by his lieutenant. Because the mission is urgent, there is no time to fight over the commander's wife. Unfortunately, as they travel, the tension between the two mounts and they begin squabbling over how to plan the attack. Their inability to work together results in tragedy.
Who directed Desert Hell?
Desert Hell was directed by Charles Marquis Warren.
Who stars in Desert Hell?
The principal cast of Desert Hell includes Brian Keith, Barbara Hale, Richard Denning, Johnny Desmond, Phillip Pine.
When was Desert Hell released and how long is it?
Desert Hell was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Hell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Hell was composed by Raoul Kraushaar, Dave Kahn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Hell?
Desert Hell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).