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Sahara (1943)
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: War
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Zoltan Korda
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 12/11/2001
Cast: Bruce Bennett, Humphrey Bogart, J. Carrol Naish, Lloyd Bridges, Rex Ingram, Richard Nugent
Published ID: 403053
UPC: 043396009899,
Plot: Humphrey Bogart considered this World War II action epic from director Zoltan Korda one of his finest films. Sergeant Joe Gunn (Bogart) is the commander of an American M-3 tank crew allied to the British Eighth Army, which is defeated by the Germans at Tobruk. Joining the scattered retreat across the Libyan desert, Gunn and his two remaining men, Jimmy Doyle (Dan Duryea) and Waco Hoyt (Bruce Bennett) search for water. Instead the tank crew finds an international mix of stragglers, including an officer doctor (Richard Nugent) with several soldiers and a British Sudanese sergeant, Tambul (Rex Ingram), with his Italian prisoner of war (J. Carrol Naish). The rag-tag column shoots down an attacking plane and takes its German pilot (Kurt Kreuger) as a second captive, although a soldier, Fred Clarkson (Lloyd Bridges) is killed in the fighting. After one well turns out to be dry, the troupe finally reaches an abandoned mosque with a well that provides a trickle of water. Two more prisoners are taken while scouting the area and reveal that an entire German battalion is en route to the same well. Gunn misleads them into believing that there is plenty of water to go around, sets them free to report back to their superiors, and then persuades his fellow Allies to help him fight the enemy force that's en route, even though they are staggeringly outnumbered. A betrayal, an escaped prisoner, and bloody skirmishes follow in short order as Hoyt goes in search of help while Gunn and his compatriots attempt to crush the German battalion. Sahara (1943) inspired several subsequent action films, most notably Last of the Comanches (1952), and was remade as a 1995 cable television movie. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
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Duty is a hard task master!!!
Added 10/24/2009
24 Oct 09: Saturday: To do your duty takes alot of courage!!!!! It is easy to say its not my job!!!!! This is one of Bogarts best films!!!!!!! Thank you Amazom.dvd for excellent customer service!!!! Everyone is looking to save afew $$$$$$$$$$$$. I find the lowest prices @ Amazon.dvd & books. Thank you again!!!!! Best/Wishes Charles in So. California...
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One of the best films on WW2
Added 10/15/2009
I must admit that I am not a big fan of Bogart and never really understood what most people saw in him but this is a truly fine film. It has a great cast and story.

A small group of allies come together at a lonely outpost in the desert with Bogart, his tank and crew. It's much like a mini Alamo but with a far different ending.

I know this film was made during the war so there is certain amount of propaganda feel to it but it really is well done and the story holds your interest.

I highly recommend this
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Solid sand-swept action film
Added 8/18/2009
The Bottom Line:

Not to be confused with the troubled 2005 Matthew McConaughey production of the same name, 1943's Sahara pits Bogart and his tank crew against the ravages of the desert and the ruthlessness of the Wehrmacht; an engrossing and enjoyable war film, Sahara maybe has a few too many recognizable genre elements (read: cliches) but if you want an old war film that holds up well today, give Sahara a look.

3/4
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Sahara - Bogie
Added 6/25/2009
Wonderful movie. Husband loved it for Bday. Arrived on time in great condition.
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Sahara
Added 6/5/2009
Great black & white movie! Real action without all the fake computer add-ons. The best of Bogart, a real actor
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Duty is a hard task master!!!
Added 10/24/2009
24 Oct 09: Saturday: To do your duty takes alot of courage!!!!! It is easy to say its not my job!!!!! This is one of Bogarts best films!!!!!!! Thank you Amazom.dvd for excellent customer service!!!! Everyone is looking to save afew $$$$$$$$$$$$. I find the lowest prices @ Amazon.dvd & books. Thank you again!!!!! Best/Wishes Charles in So. California...
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
One of the best films on WW2
Added 10/15/2009
I must admit that I am not a big fan of Bogart and never really understood what most people saw in him but this is a truly fine film. It has a great cast and story.

A small group of allies come together at a lonely outpost in the desert with Bogart, his tank and crew. It's much like a mini Alamo but with a far different ending.

I know this film was made during the war so there is certain amount of propaganda feel to it but it really is well done and the story holds your interest.

I highly recommend this
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Solid sand-swept action film
Added 8/18/2009
The Bottom Line:

Not to be confused with the troubled 2005 Matthew McConaughey production of the same name, 1943's Sahara pits Bogart and his tank crew against the ravages of the desert and the ruthlessness of the Wehrmacht; an engrossing and enjoyable war film, Sahara maybe has a few too many recognizable genre elements (read: cliches) but if you want an old war film that holds up well today, give Sahara a look.

3/4
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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