The Lost Patrol
“Blistering sun... blazing bullets!”
Synopsis
A World War I British Army patrol is crossing the Mesopotamian desert when their commanding officer, the only one who knows their destination, is killed by the bullet of unseen bandits. The patrol's sergeant keeps them heading north on the assumption that they will hit their brigade. They stop for the night at an oasis and awaken the next morning to find their horses stolen, their sentry dead, the oasis surrounded and survival difficult.
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The Lost Patrol (1934) trailer
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Lost Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Dudley Nichols, Philip MacDonald, Garrett Fort
Max Steiner
Harold Wenstrom
Paul Weatherwax
Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
John Ford
Director
Harold Wenstrom
Director of Photography
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
John Ford
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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War: World War I
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Movies - Live Action
Available 1930s
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Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Patrol
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What is The Lost Patrol about?
A World War I British Army patrol is crossing the Mesopotamian desert when their commanding officer, the only one who knows their destination, is killed by the bullet of unseen bandits. The patrol's sergeant keeps them heading north on the assumption that they will hit their brigade. They stop for the night at an oasis and awaken the next morning to find their horses stolen, their sentry dead, the oasis surrounded and survival difficult.
Who directed The Lost Patrol?
The Lost Patrol was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Lost Patrol?
The principal cast of The Lost Patrol includes Victor McLaglen, Boris Karloff, Wallace Ford, Reginald Denny, J.M. Kerrigan.
When was The Lost Patrol released and how long is it?
The Lost Patrol was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Patrol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Patrol was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Patrol?
The Lost Patrol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).