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Passion in the Desert (1997)
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12 June 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
What nature divides, the spirit unites.Plot:
Young French officer Augustin Robert escorts artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis to Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Roy Horn's great grandfather begins a legacy in Egypt moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Ben Daniels | ... | Augustin Robert | |
| Michel Piccoli | ... | Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis | |
| Paul Meston | ... | Grognard | |
| Kenneth Collard | ... | Officer | |
| Nadia Odeh | ... | Bedouin Bride | |
| Auda Mohammed Badoul | ... | Shepherd Boy | |
| Mohammed Ali | ... | Medicine Man | |
| Habis Hussein | ... | Bedouin | |
| Tasheen Kwalda | ... | Bedouin | |
| Ismael Al-Hamd | ... | Bedouin | |
| James Peck | ... | Soldier | |
| Nicolas Sagalle | ... | Soldier | |
| Abdul Latif Salazar | ... | Soldier |
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Simoom (USA) (working title)Simoom: A Passion in the Desert (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for violence including some depictions of barbarism, and for nudity.Parents Guide:
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91 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Iceland:12 | South Korea:12 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13Fun Stuff
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The story starts out with a soldier being transported to a desert town then goes back in time to tell the tale of how he came to this place. He started out as an officer in Napoleon's army fighting in Egypt but became separated from his unit. After nearly starving and/or dying of thirst he came upon a leopard which somehow became his bosom buddy. It brought him food and before long the soldier became almost totally wild so acute was his bonding with the animal. All things do end however and the man decided it was necessary for him to leave the critter. A very strange film, well written and portrayed. Beautiful scenery from Jordan and Utah which didn't always blend perfectly, but who cares.