The Black Tent
Synopsis
During the British retreat through Libya, a British officer takes shelter with a group of Arab Bedouin. He marries the chief's daughter. Sometime later, his younger brother, who had believed him to be dead, is informed that he may be alive in Libya - prompting him to set out and search for him.
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Donald Sinden
Col. Sir Charles Holland
Anthony Steel
Capt. David Holland
Anna Maria Sandri
Mabrouka ben Yussef
André Morell
Sheik Salem ben Yussef
Donald Pleasence
Ali
Ralph Truman
Major Cross
Terence Sharkey
Daoud Holland
Anton Diffring
Senior German Officer
Anthony Bushell
Ambassador Baring
Michael Craig
Sheikh Faris
Frederick Jaeger
Koch
Derek Sydney
Interpreter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Desmond Hurst
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes, Robin Maugham
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Black Tent
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Desmond Hurst
Bryan Forbes, Robin Maugham
William Alwyn
Desmond Dickinson
Alfred Roome
William MacQuitty, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Forbes
Writer
Brian Desmond Hurst
Director
Alfred Roome
Editor
William MacQuitty
Producer
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Robin Maugham
Writer
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Tent
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What is The Black Tent about?
During the British retreat through Libya, a British officer takes shelter with a group of Arab Bedouin. He marries the chief's daughter. Sometime later, his younger brother, who had believed him to be dead, is informed that he may be alive in Libya - prompting him to set out and search for him.
Who directed The Black Tent?
The Black Tent was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
Who stars in The Black Tent?
The principal cast of The Black Tent includes Donald Sinden, Anthony Steel, Anna Maria Sandri, André Morell, Donald Pleasence.
When was The Black Tent released and how long is it?
The Black Tent was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Tent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Tent was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Tent?
The Black Tent holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).