Queen of the Desert
"One woman can change the course of history"
Originally released in 2015. Queen of the Desert is a drama/adventure film. directed by Werner Herzog. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nicole Kidman, James Franco, and Damian Lewis
Synopsis
A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire in the Near and Middle East at the dawn of the twentieth century. Her knowledge of the tribal leaders is used by the British to establish the Kingdoms of Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (294 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Morocco
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Nicole Kidman
as Gertrude Bell
James Franco
as Henry Cadogan
Damian Lewis
as Richard Wylie
Jay Abdo
as Fattuh, Bell's guide
Robert Pattinson
as T.E. Lawrence
Jenny Agutter
as Florence Bell
David Calder
as Hugh Bell
Christopher Fulford
as Winston Churchill
Nick Waring
as Sir Mark Sykes
Holly Earl
as Florence Lascelles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,592,853
Production Companies
- Benaroya Pictures
- 120dB Films
- Palmyra Films
- Sierra/Affinity
- Elevated Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen of the Desert about?
A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire in the Near and Middle East at the dawn of the twentiet...
Who directed Queen of the Desert?
Queen of the Desert was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Queen of the Desert?
Queen of the Desert has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Queen of the Desert released?
Queen of the Desert was released on September 3, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Queen of the Desert?
The main cast of Queen of the Desert includes Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Damian Lewis, Jay Abdo, Robert Pattinson.
Is Queen of the Desert worth watching?
Queen of the Desert has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 294 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.