Plot — What is The Desert Song about?
Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Riffs, whose secret leader, The Red Shadow, is Paul Bonnard, a professor who is studying the desert, and whose attacks on the supply trains intended for Yousseff keep the Riff villages in food. Foreign Legion General Birabeau arrives to conduct an investigation, accompanied by his daughter, Margot. Birabeau hires Bonnard to tutor her, and she is attracted to a Legionaire captain, Claud Fontaine. While the general, Bonnard and Fontaine pay a visit to Yousseff, an American newspaper man, Benji Kidd, discovers a secret way in and out of Yousseff's palace, with the aid of Azuri, a dancing girl in love with Bonnard. The latter is forced to resume his role as the Riffs leader, and kidnap Margot until he can convince her of Yousseff's treachery. But Yousseff's men attack the Riff camp and take Margot prisoner.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Music, Romance |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 110 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 5 votes) |
The Desert Song — FAQ
Is The Desert Song worth watching? The Desert Song holds a 6.8/10 rating from 5 viewers. Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Riffs, whose secret leader, The Red Shadow, is Paul Bonnard, a professor who is studying the desert, an
Who directed The Desert Song? Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who is in the cast of The Desert Song? It stars Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae, Steve Cochran, Raymond Massey, Dick Wesson, Allyn Ann McLerie and more.
Where can I stream The Desert Song? Streaming availability for The Desert Song is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Desert Song release? It released in 1953.
