Beau Geste (1939): Cast & Ratings
Beau Geste is a 1939 action drama directed by William A. Wellman, starring J. Carrol Naish, Ray Milland and Gary Cooper. It is based on Beau Geste by P. C. Wren. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Based on
- Beau Geste by P. C. Wren
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beau Geste About?
The premise of Beau Geste without spoilers, adapted from Beau Geste by P. C. Wren.
Fleeing a scandal and seeking escape, American Beau Geste joins the French Foreign Legion in North Africa. He finds himself embroiled in the strict and unforgiving world of military discipline under a ruthless commanding officer. As he adjusts to the harsh desert environment and the challenges of legion life, his brother arrives, creating further complications and forcing Beau to confront both external dangers and internal conflicts.
Beau Geste Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- desertion
- muslim
- rebellion
- death of brother
- legionnaire's song
- singer
- singing
- character name as title
- beau geste character
- child
- sickness
- cooper and hayward
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- hayward and donlevy
- two word title
- name in title
- male name in title
- barefoot male
- bare chested male
- hairy chest
- hairy chested male
- horseback riding
- boy
- little boy
- younger version of character
- wellman and chandler
- remade
- brother
- sapphire
- mutiny
- north africa
- fort
- africa
- foreign legion
- tuareg
- fight
- jewel
- england
- french foreign legion
- desert
- cremation
- bugle
- bugler
- battle
- deserter
- eavesdropping
- barracks
- scarred face
- estate
- power outage
- mouse
Beau Geste Cast
J. Carrol Naish leads the cast, with Ray Milland and Gary Cooper. Directed by William A. Wellman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director William A. Wellman
Also Starring in Beau Geste
· 6 moreBeau Geste Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beau Geste 69 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 70% User score
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Beau Geste Awards & Nominations
Beau Geste was nominated for 2 Oscars.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1940 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Brian Donlevy
- Nominated Art Direction
Beau Geste Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Beau Geste.
Beau Geste Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Drei Fremdenlegionäre” and “מחווה יפה”.
- Also known as
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- Drei Fremdenlegionäre
- מחווה יפה
- Kék csillag
- Красавчик Жест
- 火爆三兄弟
- 보 게스티
- Tricolorens helte
- De tappras legion
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Beau Geste FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Beau Geste, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beau Geste?
Beau Geste runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Beau Geste released?
Beau Geste was released on July 24, 1939.
Who directed Beau Geste?
Beau Geste was directed by William A. Wellman.
More films by William A. Wellman Who is in the cast of Beau Geste?
Beau Geste stars J. Carrol Naish, Ray Milland and Gary Cooper, among 10 credited actors.
How is Beau Geste rated?
Beau Geste has 69 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is Beau Geste based on a book?
Yes. Beau Geste is adapted from Beau Geste by P. C. Wren.
Was Beau Geste nominated for any awards?
Beau Geste received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Beau Geste have a post-credit scene?
No. Beau Geste has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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