Beau Geste

Name: Beau Geste
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Released: September 7, 1966
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 51
Cast: David Mauro, Doug McClure, Guy Stockwell, Joe De Santis, Leo Gordon

1966

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 7, 1966 | Passed

Starring: David Mauro, Doug McClure, Guy Stockwell, Joe De Santis, Leo Gordon, Leslie Nielsen, Malachi Throne, Michael Constantine, Robert Wolders, Telly Savalas

Summary: In 1906, two American brothers join the French Foreign Legion and, led by a sadistic Sergeant-Major, they defend a fort against Berber and Tuareg attack.

Director: Douglas Heyes

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, War

Rating: Passed

Runtime: 103 min

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Third time out for one of the most memorable silent films still packs hardy entertainment. The production is an expertly-made translation of Percival Christopher Wren's novel of the French Foreign Legion in a lonely Sahara outpost, distinguished by good acting, fine photographic values and fast direction. Guy Stockwell delineates the title role. Read full review

Terry Atkinson

The 1966 version of the much-remade Foreign Legion warhorse is more violent, less romantic and less watchable than others -- and its stars (Doug McClure, Telly Savalas) aren't exactly Gary Cooper (who was in the 1939 film) either. [08 Apr 1988, p.16]

Howard Thompson

The only thing really wrong with this tame little film, based on a prize-winning children's novel by Joseph Krumgold, is that nothing happens. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

The film was directed and scripted by Douglas Heyes, who was smart enough to know he couldn't improve on William Wellman's 1939 version, so he made some changes in plot and emphasis, and put a great deal of care into the casting of secondary roles. Read full review

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