The Desert Song
“The Best Loved of all Musical Adventures!”
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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.
Cast
Kathryn Grayson
as Margot Birabeau
Gordon MacRae
as El Khobar / Paul Bonnard
Steve Cochran
as Captain Claude Fontaine
Raymond Massey
as Sheik Yousseff
Dick Wesson
as Benjamin 'Benjy' Kidd
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Azuri
Ray Collins
as Gen. Birabeau
Paul Picerni
as Hassan
Frank De Kova
as Mindar
William Conrad
as Lachmed
Trevor Bardette
as Neri
Mark Dana
as Lt. Duvalle
Ben Astar
as Sheik
Bhogwan Singh
as Old Villager
Jack Tornek
as Riff Guard
Cosmo Sardo
as Legionnaire
Charles Perry
as Legionnaire (uncredited)
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Stream The Desert Song online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular music and romance movie originally produced in English and released in 1953, it's earned a solid 6.8/10 from 5 viewers worldwide.
About The Desert Song
“The Best Loved of all Musical Adventures!”
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. Running 110 minutes.
The Desert Song Cast and Characters
The cast features Kathryn Grayson (as Margot Birabeau), Gordon MacRae (as El Khobar / Paul Bonnard), Steve Cochran (as Captain Claude Fontaine), Raymond Massey (as Sheik Yousseff), and Dick Wesson (as Benjamin 'Benjy' Kidd). Their performances are a major reason The Desert Song has built such a passionate audience.
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The Desert Song flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Desert Song?
The Desert Song runs for 110 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is The Desert Song good? What's the rating?
The Desert Song holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 5 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Desert Song?
The main cast includes Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae, Steve Cochran, and Raymond Massey, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Desert Song available in English?
Yes — The Desert Song was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Desert Song released?
The Desert Song was released in 1953.
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What is The Desert Song about?
The Desert Song is a Music/Romance English-language film. 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.
When was The Desert Song released?
The Desert Song was released on May 30, 1953. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. The film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Who stars in The Desert Song?
The Desert Song stars Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae, Steve Cochran and Raymond Massey. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Desert Song available in HD?
Yes, The Desert Song is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.