Desert Legion (1953)

Paul Lartal leads a troop of legionnaires into an ambush orchestrated by Omar Ben Calif. Later, at the request of Princess Morjana, he is guided to the hidden city of Madara, which is being harassed by the villainous Crito. Lartal must confront the enemies—including participating in a bare-chested spear-throwing contest—save the city, and come to the aid of the princess. Note: The first few seconds of the opening credits are missing, but the film itself is complete. Cast: - George J. Lewis - Leon Askin - Akim Tamiroff - Richard Conte - Arlene Dahl - Alan Ladd - Anthony Caruso - Sujata - Oscar Beregi Sr. Runtime: 86 minutes.