Sahara
“Adventure has a new destination.”
Synopsis
Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have vanished long ago, the main draw being the treasure supposedly hidden within the lost vessel. When the daring duo come across Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful scientist who is juggling an escape from a warlord and a mission to stop the spread of a powerful plague, their desert expedition begins to heat up.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-11
Top Cast
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Matthew McConaughey
Dirk Pitt
Penélope Cruz
Dr. Eva Rojas
Steve Zahn
Al Giordino
Lennie James
General Zateb Kazim
Lambert Wilson
Yves Massarde
William H. Macy
Admiral Jim Sandecker
Rainn Wilson
Rudi Gunn
Glynn Turman
Dr. Frank Hopper
Jude Akuwudike
Imam
Clint Dyer
Oshodi
Delroy Lindo
Carl
Robert Cavanah
Captain Tombs
Paulin Fodouop
Modibo
Abdul Salis
Oumar
Maurice Lee
Zakara
Tosin Sanyalo
Azikiwe Nwokolo
Rakie Ayola
Mrs. Nwokolo
Patrick Malahide
Ambassador Polidori
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood
Festival / Special Debut
April 8, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$130M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$119.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.92x
-$10.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Breck Eisner
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Dean Donnelly, John C. Richards, James V. Hart, Joshua Oppenheimer
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell
- Original Title
- Sahara
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Morocco, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $130M
- Worldwide Gross
- $119.3M
- Production Studios
- Baldwin Entertainment Group, Desertlands Entertainment, Mace Neufeld Productions, KanZaman Productions, J.K. Livin Productions, Moguletta, Babelsberg Film, Walden Media, Dune Films, Bristol Bay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Breck Eisner
Thomas Dean Donnelly, John C. Richards, James V. Hart, Joshua Oppenheimer, Clive Cussler
Clint Mansell
Seamus McGarvey, Harvey Harrison, John Marzano
Andrew MacRitchie
Howard Baldwin, Stephanie Austin, Karen Elise Baldwin, Mace Neufeld, Gus Gustawes
Department Leadership Roster
Breck Eisner
Director
Thomas Dean Donnelly
Screenplay
John C. Richards
Screenplay
James V. Hart
Screenplay
Howard Baldwin
Producer
Stephanie Austin
Producer
Karen Elise Baldwin
Producer
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Andrew MacRitchie
Editor
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Mace Neufeld
Producer
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Joshua Oppenheimer
Screenplay
Jonathan Fawkner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Frazer Churchill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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?
Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have vanished long ago, the main draw being the treasure supposedly hidden within the lost vessel. When the daring duo come across Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful scientist who is juggling an escape from a warlord and a mission to stop the spread of a powerful plague, their desert expedition begins to heat up.
Who directed Sahara?
Sahara was directed by Breck Eisner.
Who stars in Sahara?
The principal cast of Sahara includes Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn, Lennie James, Lambert Wilson.
When was Sahara released and how long is it?
Sahara was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sahara?
Sahara had a reported production budget of $130M and grossed $119.3M at the worldwide box office (0.92 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sahara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sahara was composed by Clint Mansell.
Is Sahara based on a book or true story?
Sahara is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clive Cussler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sahara?
Sahara holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).