"A RECKLESS LEGEND OF THE FOREIGN LEGION!" 08 May 1953 Adventure, Drama, Action 86 mins
A commander in the Foreign Legion romances a mysterious and exotic princess.
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Alan Ladd as Paul Lartal
Richard Conte as Crito
Arlene Dahl as Morjana
Akim Tamiroff as Pvt. Plevko
Oscar Beregi Sr. as Khalil (as Oscar Berefi)
Leon Askin as Major Vasil
Anthony Caruso as Lt. Messaoud
George J. Lewis as Lt. Lopez
Sujata Rubener as Dancer (as Sujata)
Asoka Rubener as Dancer (as Asoka)
Eric Feldary as Legionnaire (uncredited)
John George as Dwarf (uncredited)
Emile Avery Stunts
Ken Terrell Stunts
Paul Baxley Stunt Double
George Sawaya Stunts
David Sharpe Stunt Double
Joseph Pevney Director
Frank Skinner Music
Leslie I. Carey Sound
Corson Jowett Sound
John F. Seitz Director of Photography
Bud Westmore Makeup Artist
Lewis Meltzer Screenplay
United States 03 April 1953
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Paul Lartal of the Foreign Legion meets the princess of a lost city in the Algerian mountains.
Paul Lartal of the Foreign Legion meets the princess of a lost city in the Algerian mountains. Director: Joseph Pevney.
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