Legend of the Lost
1957 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 6.1 · 38% critics
A rough-edged guide is hired to lead a treasure seeker into the Sahara in search of a lost city. As a third traveler joins the journey, the harsh desert and shifting personal tensions turn the expedition into a test of trust, greed, and survival.
Also known as Çöl melikesi · Timbuctù · Verinen erämaa
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Details
- Years
- 1957
- Release date
- 1957-12-17
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 38/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (70 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like old-fashioned desert adventures with treasure hunting, scenic locations, and a touch of romance, especially if North to Alaska appeals to you; Not for you if you want fast pacing or strong romantic chemistry.
Pros: striking desert scenery; adventurous treasure-hunt setup; entertaining atmosphere | Cons: predictable story beats; uneven character dynamics; flat romance
Themes
- prostitute
- parent child relationship
- greed
- wilderness
- treasure hunt
- sahara desert
- lost city
- technirama
Cast & crew
John Wayne
as Joe January
Sophia Loren
as Dita
Rossano Brazzi
as Paul Bonnard
Kurt Kasznar
as Prefect Dukas
Sonia Moser
as Girl
Angela Portaluri
as Girl
- IH
Ibrahim El Hadish
as Galli Galli
Directed by Henry Hathaway