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The Secret of the Sahara

The Secret of the Sahara

★ 6.6/10•1988•1h 30m•NR•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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In 1925, Desmond Jordan, an American archaeologist, tries to find the mysterious Speaking Mountain that is supposed to be in the middle of the Sahara desert, where he meets a bunch of deserters from the French Foreign Legion, who are pursued by the ruthless Lieutenant Ryker.

Alberto Negrin · Director

Alberto Negrin · Writer

Nicola Badalucco · Writer

Sergio Donati · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 3, 1988

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E190m

Episode 1

The Hoggar Mountains in the Sahara are said to be home to the mysterious Talking Mountain, which promises wealth and fortune to those who discover its secret. Both the American archaeologist Desmond Jordan and the greedy caliph of Timbuktu go in search of him. But the legendary place is guarded. Nobody knows what secret the Talking Mountain in the Sahara holds, but everyone wants to find out: the American archaeologist Desmond Jordan, his companion Orso, the Foreign Legionnaire Lieutenant Ryker and the Caliph of Timbuktu. So far everyone who has tried this has died. Desmond and Orso, on the run from robbers, find refuge in the oasis of the Jew Sholomon, whose adoptive daughter Parizade falls in love with Orso.

Jan 3, 1988

Episode 2 - Episode 2E290m

Episode 2

After much effort, Desmond Jordan has finally found the Talking Mountain. But Anthea, the lord of the mountain, forbids him to investigate further. It allows him only one glimpse into the interior of the mountain.

Jan 10, 1988

Episode 3 - Episode 3E390m

Episode 3

Jordan had to pay for his curiosity with his eyesight. He is captured and handed over to the caliph. Meanwhile, his adversaries band together. Under the command of Lieutenant Ryker, they want to uncover the secret of the mountain.

Jan 17, 1988

Episode 4 - Episode 4E490m

Episode 4

Jordan's son Philip has found a loyal helper in El Hallem, the former leader of the desert bandits. With the support of Anthea, they manage to free Jordan from the caliph's power. Together they compete against Ryker.

Jan 24, 1988

Actors

Michael York

Michael York

Desmond Jordan

David Soul

David Soul

Lieutenant Ryker

Andie MacDowell

Andie MacDowell

Anthea

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Sholomon

James Farentino

James Farentino

Caliph of Timbuktu

Miguel Bosé

Miguel Bosé

El Hallem

Diego Abatantuono

Diego Abatantuono

Orso

Daniel Olbrychski

Daniel Olbrychski

Hared

Delia Boccardo

Delia Boccardo

Yasmine

Ana Obregón

Ana Obregón

Tamameth

Radost Bokel

Radost Bokel

Parizade

William McNamara

William McNamara

Philip Jordan

Itaco Nardulli

Itaco Nardulli

Kerim

Mathilda May

Mathilda May

Myriam

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Major De Brosse

Sal Borgese

Sal Borgese

Achmet

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