Beau Geste (1966)
Beau Geste is a 1966 drama movie directed by Douglas Heyes, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Guy Stockwell, Doug McClure and Leslie Nielsen.
Brothers Beau, John and Digby Geste join the Foreign Legion, where they fall under the rule of tyrannical Sergeant Markoff. Beau and John are assigned to Fort Zinderneuf, where Markoff tries to break their spirit, aware of a dark family secret concerning a fabulous jewel one of them carries. As tensions rise, Arabs attack the fort and rivalries must be thrown aside in a desperate battle for life.
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What is Beau Geste about?
Brothers Beau, John and Digby Geste join the Foreign Legion, where they fall under the rule of tyrannical Sergeant Markoff. Beau and John are assigned to Fort Zinderneuf, where Markoff tries to break their spirit, aware of a dark family secret concerning a fabulous jewel one of them carries. As tensions rise, Arabs attack the fort and rivalries must be thrown aside in a desperate battle for life.
When was Beau Geste released?
Beau Geste was released on 2 September 1966.
How long is Beau Geste?
Beau Geste runs 1h 43m.
Who made Beau Geste?
Beau Geste was directed by Douglas Heyes.
Cast
- Guy Stockwell as Beau Geste
- Doug McClure as John Geste
- Leslie Nielsen as Lt. De Ruse
- Telly Savalas as Sgt. Maj. Dagineau
- David Mauro as Boldini
- Robert Wolders as Fouchet
- Leo Gordon as Krauss
- Michael Constantine as Rostov
- Malachi Throne as Kerjacki
- Joe De Santis as Maj. Beaujolais
- X Brands as Vallejo
- Michael Carr