A French squadron of camel drivers pursues a group of looters across the Sahara Desert. After experiencing heat, fever, and peril, the squadron finds the looters, but also lose their captain. The lieutenant takes command, leading the remaining men of the squadron back across the desert to their fort.
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Jean Chevrier
Le capitaine Marsay
Also in
The Accursed Kings
Paris Frills
René Lefèvre
L'adjudant Devars
Known for
The Crime of Monsieur Lange
Le Million
Jean Wiener
René Chanas
François Patrice
Le lieutenant Kermeur
Known for
Razzia
Lola Barache
Michèle Martin
Madame Marsay
Also in
Colonel Durand
The Crowned Fish Tavern
Nikolai Toporkoff
Joseph Peyré
Les Soldats de la Compagnie Saharienne du Touat
Michele Martin
Madame Marsay
Also in
The Stay
Howl
René Chanas Director · Jean Wiener Composer Nikolai Toporkoff Cinematographer
First release July 1, 1949 · Produced in France
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France
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Original language
French
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French
Release dates
France · July 1, 1949
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