Sahara(1995)
Overview
After the fall of Tobruk in June 1942, U.S. Army sergeant Joe Gunn leads his tank into the Sahara desert, in order to evade advancing Rommel's forces and reach Allied lines. Along the way he picks up few Allied soldiers, but soon they are running out of water. They find water at the ancient well, but the well is a goal of an entire German battalion. Despite the impossible odds, Sergeant Gunn decides to defend the well.
Director
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Studio
Showtime Networks
Cast
Jim Belushi
as Sgt. Joe Gunn
Jerome Ehlers
as Capt. Halliday
Michael Massee
as Leroux
Robert Wisdom
as Tambul
Mark Lee
as Doyle
Angelo D'Angelo
as Giuseppe
Todd MacDonald
as Clarkson
Julian Garner
as Von Schletow
Alan David Lee
as Bates
Simon Elrahi
as Arab Guide
Simon Westaway
as Williams
Paul Empson
as Waco
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Showtime Networks • Village Roadshow • TriStar Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sahara?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sahara (1995).
What is Sahara about?▼
After the fall of Tobruk in June 1942, U.S. Army sergeant Joe Gunn leads his tank into the Sahara desert, in order to evade advancing Rommel's forces and reach Allied lines. Along the way he picks up few Allied soldiers, but soon they are running out of water. They find water at the ancient well, but the well is a goal of an entire German battalion. Despite the impossible odds, Sergeant Gunn decides to defend the well.
Who directed Sahara?▼
Sahara was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and released in 1995. It is a action, adventure, tv movie, war film.
How long is Sahara?▼
Sahara has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Sahara?▼
The cast of Sahara includes Jim Belushi as Sgt. Joe Gunn, Jerome Ehlers as Capt. Halliday, Michael Massee as Leroux, Robert Wisdom as Tambul, Mark Lee as Doyle and more.
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