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Secret of the Sahara

Original title: Il segreto del Sahara
  • TV Mini Series
  • 19881988
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
690
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Secret of the Sahara (1988)
AdventureFantasySci-Fi
This mini-series production is about the quest of archaeologist Desmond Jordan to discover the location of the legendary Talking Mountain of the Sahara desert, and find the secret that it hi... Read allThis mini-series production is about the quest of archaeologist Desmond Jordan to discover the location of the legendary Talking Mountain of the Sahara desert, and find the secret that it hides.This mini-series production is about the quest of archaeologist Desmond Jordan to discover the location of the legendary Talking Mountain of the Sahara desert, and find the secret that it hides.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
690
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  • Stars
    • Michael York
    • Ben Kingsley
    • James Farentino
  • Stars
    • Michael York
    • Ben Kingsley
    • James Farentino
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    • 17User reviews
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    Michael York
    Michael York
    • Desmond Jordan
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Sholomon
    James Farentino
    James Farentino
    • Caliph of Timbuktu
    Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell
    • Anthea
    David Soul
    David Soul
    • Lieutenant Riker
    Miguel Bosé
    Miguel Bosé
    • El Hallem
    Diego Abatantuono
    Diego Abatantuono
    • Orso
    Daniel Olbrychski
    Daniel Olbrychski
    • Hared
    Delia Boccardo
    Delia Boccardo
    • Yasmine
    Ana Obregón
    Ana Obregón
    • Tamameth
    Radost Bokel
    Radost Bokel
    • Parizade
    William McNamara
    William McNamara
    • Philip Jordan
    Itaco Nardulli
    Itaco Nardulli
    • Kerim
    Mathilda May
    Mathilda May
    • Myriam
    Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel
    • Major De Brosse
    Sal Borgese
    Sal Borgese
    • Achmet
    Romano Puppo
    Romano Puppo
    • Halimi
    Ulrich von Dobschütz
    • von Grübel
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    • Trivia
      Originally announced with Telly Savalas starring.
    • Alternate versions
      Mathilda May's role is omitted from the version that is shown on UK Cable channel Movies for Men.
    • Soundtracks
      Saharan Dream
      Composed by Ennio Morricone
      Lyrics by Leonie Gane
      Performed by Amii Stewart
      RCA Records Label
      Music copyright: BMG Ariola S.p.A.

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    10/10
    Thoroughly enjoyable!
    I have seen the Secret of the Sahara a number of times since it's release, and I can't say that it's lost its attraction. If you enjoy the whimsy of a fairy tale, set in an extra-ordinary location such as the Sahara, good against evil, a little romance thrown in, a little jealousy, handsome leads, then the Secret of the Sahara is just the ticket!
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    • bobola
    • Mar 27, 2001

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    • Release date
      • January 3, 1988 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • West Germany
      • France
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • distributor's official site for individuals
      • Distributor's official site for professionals
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Secret of the Sahara
    • Filming locations
      • Morocco(filmed on location in)
    • Production companies
      • Racing Pictures
      • Rai 1
      • Beta Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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