Movie

The Desert Song

“The Best Loved of all Musical Adventures!”

★ 6.8(5)19531h 50m

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Good to know

Director: H. Bruce Humberstone
Release date: 1953-05-30
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About The Desert Song

The Desert Song is a 1953 movie in the Music and Romance genres, directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, starring Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae and Steve Cochran. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Desert Song in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Riffs, whose secret leader, The Red Shadow, is Paul Bonnard, a professor who is studying the desert, and whose attacks on the supply trains intended for Yousseff keep the Riff villages in food. Foreign Legion General Birabeau arrives to conduct an investigation, accompanied by his daughter, Margot. Birabeau hires Bonnard to tutor her, and she is attracted to a Legionaire captain, Claud Fontaine. While the general, Bonnard and Fontaine pay a visit to Yousseff, an American newspaper man, Benji Kidd, discovers a secret way in and out of Yousseff's palace, with the aid of Azuri, a dancing girl in love with Bonnard. The latter is forced to resume his role as the Riffs leader, and kidnap Margot until he can convince her of Yousseff's treachery. But Yousseff's men attack the Riff camp and take Margot prisoner.

Cast

Kathryn Grayson

Margot Birabeau

Gordon MacRae

El Khobar / Paul Bonnard

Steve Cochran

Captain Claude Fontaine

Raymond Massey

Sheik Yousseff

Dick Wesson

Benjamin 'Benjy' Kidd

Allyn Ann McLerie

Azuri

Ray Collins

Gen. Birabeau

Paul Picerni

Hassan

Frank De Kova

Mindar

William Conrad

Lachmed

Trevor Bardette

Neri

Mark Dana

Lt. Duvalle

Themes & keywords

foreign legionmoroccomusicalsheikarab

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Desert Song in France?+

The Desert Song is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Desert Song on Netflix?+

The Desert Song is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Desert Song?+

The Desert Song has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Desert Song?+

The Desert Song stars Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae, Steve Cochran, Raymond Massey and Dick Wesson.

When did The Desert Song come out?+

The Desert Song is a 1953 movie directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.

What genre is The Desert Song?+

The Desert Song is Music and Romance film.

Who directed The Desert Song?+

The Desert Song was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.