Beau Geste (1939)
Beau Geste is a 1939 adventure movie directed by William A. Wellman, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Gary Cooper, Ray Milland and Robert Preston.
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 24 July 1939.
How long is Beau Geste?
Beau Geste runs 1h 52m.
Who made Beau Geste?
Beau Geste was directed by William A. Wellman.
Where can I watch Beau Geste?
Beau Geste is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Beau Geste
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Gary Cooper as Beau Geste
- Ray Milland as John Geste
- Robert Preston as Digby Geste
- Brian Donlevy as Sergeant Markoff
- Susan Hayward as Isobel Rivers
- J. Carrol Naish as Rasinoff
- Albert Dekker as Schwartz
- Broderick Crawford as Hank Miller
- Charles Barton as Buddy McMonigal
- James Stephenson as Major Henri de Beaujolais
- Heather Thatcher as Lady Patricia Brandon
- James Burke as Lieutenant Dufour
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