TV series
The Secret of the Sahara
1988, English, on Rai 1. Created by Alberto Negrin & Nicola Badalucco & Sergio Donati.
In 1925, Desmond Jordan, an American archaeologist, tries to find the mysterious Speaking Mountain that is supposed to be in the middle of the Sahara desert, where he meets a bunch of deserters from the French Foreign Legion, who are pursued by the ruthless Lieutenant Ryker.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 24 January 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alberto NegrinCreator
- Nicola BadaluccoCreator
- Sergio DonatiCreator
- Michael YorkDesmond Jordan · 4 ep
- David SoulLieutenant Ryker · 4 ep
- Andie MacDowellAnthea · 4 ep
- Ben KingsleySholomon · 4 ep
- James FarentinoCaliph of Timbuktu · 4 ep
- Miguel BoséEl Hallem · 4 ep
- Diego AbatantuonoOrso · 4 ep
- Daniel OlbrychskiHared · 4 ep
- Delia BoccardoYasmine · 4 ep
- Ana ObregónTamameth · 4 ep
- Radost BokelParizade · 4 ep
- William McNamaraPhilip Jordan · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 1988
- Last aired
- 24 January 1988
- Network
- Rai 1
- Language
- English
- Country
- Italy
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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News & fan talk
What The Secret of the Sahara is based on
The Secret of the Sahara is based on Atlantida, a 1919 novel.
Novel · 1919
Atlantida
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The Secret of the Sahara: quick answers
Is The Secret of the Sahara worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Secret of the Sahara are there?
The Secret of the Sahara has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is The Secret of the Sahara finished?
Yes. The Secret of the Sahara ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Secret of the Sahara on?
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The Secret of the Sahara parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret of the Sahara is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Secret of the Sahara?
If you liked The Secret of the Sahara, try The Book of Boba Fett, The Crossing, Goosebumps.
Who created The Secret of the Sahara?
The Secret of the Sahara was created by Alberto Negrin and Nicola Badalucco and Sergio Donati and stars Michael York, David Soul, Andie MacDowell.
What is The Secret of the Sahara based on?
The Secret of the Sahara is based on Atlantida, a 1919 novel.