Desert Legion
1953, English. Directed by Joseph Pevney.
A RECKLESS LEGEND OF THE FOREIGN LEGION!
A commander in the Foreign Legion romances a mysterious and exotic princess.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Joseph PevneyDirector
- Alan LaddPaul Lartal
- Richard ConteCrito
- Arlene DahlMorjana
- Akim TamiroffPvt. Plevko
- Oscar Beregi Sr.Khalil (as Oscar Berefi)
- Leon AskinMajor Vasil
- Anthony CarusoLt. Messaoud
- George J. LewisLt. Lopez
- Sujata RubenerDancer (as Sujata)
- Asoka RubenerDancer (as Asoka)
- Eric FeldaryLegionnaire (uncredited)
- John GeorgeDwarf (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irving Wallace, Lewis Meltzer
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How long is Desert Legion?
Desert Legion runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Desert Legion have a post-credits scene?
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Desert Legion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desert Legion is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Desert Legion on?
Desert Legion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 May 1953. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desert Legion?
If you liked Desert Legion, try Beau Geste, Battleground, The Guns of Navarone.
Who directed Desert Legion?
Desert Legion (1953) was directed by Joseph Pevney and stars Alan Ladd, Richard Conte, Arlene Dahl.