Beau Geste (1966): Cast & Plot
Beau Geste is a 1966 action drama directed by Douglas Heyes, starring Guy Stockwell as Beau Geste, Doug McClure and Leslie Nielsen. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Douglas Heyes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beau Geste About?
The premise of Beau Geste without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1906, two American brothers enlist in the French Foreign Legion and find themselves under the cruel command of a sadistic sergeant‑major. Sent to a remote desert outpost, they help defend the fort against a ferocious assault by Berber and Tuareg warriors, showcasing daring sacrifice and relentless resolve.
Beau Geste Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- beau geste character
- character name as title
- sibling relationship
- male male relationship
- homosexual subtext
- hairy chested man
- bare chested man
- color remake of a black and white film
- american
- year 1906
- foreign legion
- north africa
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- all male cast
- buried to the neck
- stabbed in the back
- shot in the back
- told in flashback
- threatening letter
- punched in the stomach
- grave digging
- belly dancer
- bayonet
- attack on fort
- fort
- bare chested male bondage
- thirst
- sunburn
- whipping post
- sweat box
- buried up to one's neck
- arms tied overhead
- whipping
- jewel theft
- sand
- punishment
- remake
- soldier
- desert
- based on novel
Beau Geste Cast & Characters
Guy Stockwell leads the cast as Beau Geste, with Doug McClure as John Geste and Leslie Nielsen as Lt. De Ruse. Directed by Douglas Heyes; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Douglas Heyes
- Guy Stockwell as Beau Geste
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Doug McClure as John Geste -
Leslie Nielsen as Lt. De Ruse -
Telly Savalas as Sgt. Maj. Dagineau
Also Starring in Beau Geste
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- David Mauro Boldini
- Michael Constantine Rostov
- Joe De Santis Maj. Beaujolais
- Leo Gordon Krauss
- Patrick Whyte
- George Keymas
- Robert Wolders Fouchet
- Michael Carr
- Duane Grey
- X Brands Vallejo
- Victor Lundin
Beau Geste Plot Summary
What happens in Beau Geste from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A column of the French Foreign Legion arrives at the remote Fort Zinderneuf, assigned to relieve the garrison. Upon their arrival, they discover the fort scarred by Tuareg raids, and American Beau Graves, Guy Stockwell, is the only survivor. His badly injured arm is amputated, and when asked what happened, his story unfurls in a tense flashback.
Full summary
The whole story of Beau Geste, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Beau Geste?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Beau Graves in the 1966 film?
Beau Geste Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Beau Geste le baroudeur” and “Drei Fremdenlegionäre”.
- Also known as
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- Beau Geste le baroudeur
- Drei Fremdenlegionäre
- Tricolorens helte
- 壮烈千秋
- 보 게스티
- Pevnost mrtvých
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Beau Geste FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beau Geste, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beau Geste?
Beau Geste runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Beau Geste released?
Beau Geste was released on September 2, 1966.
Who directed Beau Geste?
Beau Geste was directed by Douglas Heyes.
More films by Douglas Heyes Who is in the cast of Beau Geste?
Beau Geste stars Guy Stockwell as Beau Geste, Doug McClure as John Geste and Leslie Nielsen as Lt. De Ruse, among 16 credited actors.
Does Beau Geste have a post-credit scene?
No. Beau Geste has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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