Desert Desperadoes
"A Desert Temptress Against The Roman Sword!"
Originally released in 1959. Desert Desperadoes is a drama/history film. directed by Steve Sekely. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ruth Roman, Akim Tamiroff, and Arnoldo Foà
Synopsis
A caravan guarded by Roman soldiers comes across a woman bound to a stake and left to die. A wealthy merchant who hired the caravan is against taking The Woman along, but the commander of the soldiers, Verrus, overrules him. Verrus tries to get friendly with her, promising all kinds of wealth for her favors. The caravan encounters a group of Jdean refugees fleeing from King Herod's orders to kill all male children. They are on their way to Egypt with a male child with them. The Merchant begins to ponder the reward that would be paid by the King and orders The Woman to seduce a Roman guard to enable the messenger to get away. When the King's soldiers show up, Verrus refuses to surrender the refugees. Then the sand hits the fan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
2.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Venturini-Express-Nasht
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Desperadoes about?
A caravan guarded by Roman soldiers comes across a woman bound to a stake and left to die. A wealthy merchant who hired the caravan is against taking The Woman along, but the commander of the soldi...
Who directed Desert Desperadoes?
Desert Desperadoes was directed by Steve Sekely.
How long is Desert Desperadoes?
Desert Desperadoes has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Desert Desperadoes released?
Desert Desperadoes was released on June 30, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desert Desperadoes?
The main cast of Desert Desperadoes includes Ruth Roman, Akim Tamiroff, Arnoldo Foà, Otello Toso, Gianni Musy.