Movie

Desert of Lies

★ 7.0(1)19841h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Piers Haggard
Release date: 1984-03-13
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Desert of Lies

Desert of Lies is a 1984 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Piers Haggard, starring Mick Ford, Cherie Lunghi and Tom Bell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desert of Lies in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The fortunes of two expeditions a century and a half apart become mysteriously linked in the same desolate stretch of Kalahari Desert. In 1848 the Broon family are sent by the London Missionary Society to look for and convert a legendary race of strangely deformed savages. In 1983, a team of three people go off in search of what really happened.

Cast

Mick Ford

Jake

Cherie Lunghi

Sue

Tom Bell

Abel Broom

Louis Mahoney

Sylveste

John Matshikiza

Bushman

Elizabeth Bell

Sarah Broom

Elizabeth Anson

Esther Broom

Themes & keywords

colonialism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Desert of Lies in United Arab Emirates?+

Desert of Lies is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Desert of Lies on Netflix?+

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How long is Desert of Lies?+

Desert of Lies has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Desert of Lies?+

Desert of Lies stars Mick Ford, Cherie Lunghi, Tom Bell, Louis Mahoney and John Matshikiza.

When did Desert of Lies come out?+

Desert of Lies is a 1984 movie directed by Piers Haggard.

What genre is Desert of Lies?+

Desert of Lies is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Desert of Lies?+

Desert of Lies was directed by Piers Haggard.