Movie

The Roses of the Desert

★ 6.2(16)20061h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Mario Monicelli
Release date: 2006-12-01
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Mikado Film

About The Roses of the Desert

The Roses of the Desert is a 2006 movie in the War and Comedy genres, directed by Mario Monicelli, starring Michele Placido, Alessandro Haber and Giorgio Pasotti. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Roses of the Desert in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A sanitary battalion of Italian Army is sent to Sorman oasis in Lybia during the Africa campaign in 1940. Soon an Italian missionary, living nearby, succeed to transform the occupation by Italian Army in a kind of humanitarian mission. In fact all the battalion is involved to help the local population. The war anyway goes on with no regards to human feelings. The "glorious" Fascist campaign is going to became a fast retreat.

Cast

Michele Placido

Frate Simeone

Alessandro Haber

Maggiore Stefano Strucchi

Giorgio Pasotti

Ten. Marcello Salvi

Claudio Bigagli

Un soldato toscano

Moran Atias

Aisha

Fulvio Falzarano

Sgt. Barzottin

Tatti Sanguineti

Tiziano Scarpa

Nicola Acunzo

Roberto D'Addario

Danilo Nicola De Summa

Francesco Guzzo

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Roses of the Desert in South Africa?+

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Is The Roses of the Desert on Netflix?+

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How long is The Roses of the Desert?+

The Roses of the Desert has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Roses of the Desert?+

The Roses of the Desert stars Michele Placido, Alessandro Haber, Giorgio Pasotti, Claudio Bigagli and Moran Atias.

When did The Roses of the Desert come out?+

The Roses of the Desert is a 2006 movie directed by Mario Monicelli.

What genre is The Roses of the Desert?+

The Roses of the Desert is War and Comedy film.

Who directed The Roses of the Desert?+

The Roses of the Desert was directed by Mario Monicelli.