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Desert Command (1946): Cast

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Desert Command is a 1946 action adventure film directed by Armand Schaefer and Colbert Clark, starring John Wayne as Tom Wayne, Jack Mulhall and Raymond Hatton. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Desert Command (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Genres
Action , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Desert Command About?

The premise of Desert Command without spoilers.

A modern adventure tale starring the most celebrated fictional explorers. In the Arabian desert, Tom Wayne saves Clancy, Renard and Schmidt, who then join him to track the unseen villain El Shaitan, intent on wiping out the Foreign Legion. The film is the feature‑length adaptation of the 1934 serial The Three Musketeers.

Desert Command Themes & Keywords

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  • french
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  • flashback
  • tent
  • death of brother
  • biplane
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  • password
  • camaraderie
  • telegram
  • animated map
  • double exposure
  • secret society
  • incriminating letter
  • north africa
  • secret identity
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  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • love interest
  • villain
  • horse chase
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  • machine gun
  • escape
  • firing squad
  • air strike
  • pistol
  • airplane
  • bolt action rifle
  • bayonet
  • opening action scene
  • horse
  • sword fight
  • sword
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • wedding
  • kiss
  • french foreign legion
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Cast & crew

Desert Command Cast & Characters

John Wayne leads the cast as Tom Wayne, with Jack Mulhall as Clancy and Raymond Hatton as Renard. Directed by Armand Schaefer and Colbert Clark; 15 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Desert Command FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Desert Command, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Desert Command?

Desert Command runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Desert Command released?

Desert Command was released on May 31, 1946.

Who directed Desert Command?

Desert Command was directed by Armand Schaefer and Colbert Clark.

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Who is in the cast of Desert Command?

Desert Command stars John Wayne as Tom Wayne, Jack Mulhall as Clancy and Raymond Hatton as Renard, among 15 credited actors.

Does Desert Command have a post-credit scene?

No. Desert Command has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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