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Beau Geste is a 1939 American adventure film starring Gary Cooper, Ray Milland, Robert Preston, Brian Donlevy, and Susan Hayward. Directed and produced by William A. Wellman, the screenplay was adapted by Robert Carson, based on the 1924 novel of the same title by P. C. Wren. The music score was by Alfred Newman and cinematography was by Theodor Sparkuhl and Archie Stout.

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1939 · 1h 52m · Adventure · Drama · War

TMDB 7.0/10 (112 votes)

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.

Directed by William A. Wellman

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Cast & crew

William A. WellmanDirector

Gary Cooperas Beau Geste

Ray Millandas John Geste

Robert Prestonas Digby Geste

Brian Donlevyas Sergeant Markoff

Susan Haywardas Isobel Rivers

J. Carrol Naishas Rasinoff

Albert Dekkeras Schwartz

Broderick Crawfordas Hank Miller

Charles Bartonas Buddy McMonigal

James Stephensonas Major Henri de Beaujolais

Heather Thatcheras Lady Patricia Brandon

James Burkeas Lieutenant Dufour

G.P. Huntleyas Augustus Brandon

Harold Huberas Voisin