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The Desert of the Tartars
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The Desert of the Tartars

1976 · 140 min History Drama
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Lieutenant Giovanni Drogo is assigned to the old Bastiani border fortress where he expects an imminent attack by nomadic fearsome Tartars.

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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Valerio Zurlini

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Jacques Perrin

Jacques Perrin

Sten. Giovanni Drogo

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

Filimore

Giuliano Gemma

Giuliano Gemma

Mattis

Helmut Griem

Helmut Griem

Lieutenant Simeon

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

General

Francisco Rabal

Francisco Rabal

M.llo Tronk

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Nathanson

Laurent Terzieff

Laurent Terzieff

Ten. Pietro Von Hamerling

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Cap. Ortiz

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Magg. Med. Rovine

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