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Sahara (2005)

Adventure has a new destination.

ActionAdventureComedyDramaMystery

Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have vanished long ago, the main draw being the treasure supposedly hidden within the lost vessel. When the daring duo come across Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful scientist who is juggling an escape from a warlord and a mission to stop the spread of a powerful plague, their desert expedition begins to heat up.

Release Date
April 6, 2005
Runtime
2h 4m
Rating
5.9/10 (1637 votes)

Director: Breck Eisner

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn, Lennie James, Lambert Wilson, William H. Macy, Rainn Wilson, Glynn Turman

Production: Baldwin Entertainment Group, Desertlands Entertainment, Mace Neufeld Productions, KanZaman Productions, J.K. Livin Productions
dying and deathcivil warbased on novel or bookafricawarlordrescue missiontreasure huntsahara desertdoctorscientist
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Budget
$130M
Revenue
$119M
Full Cast (38 people)

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Sahara

Sahara

Adventure has a new destination.

Adventure has a new destination.

5.9
124 min

Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have vanished long ago, the main draw being the treasure supposedly hidden within the lost vessel. When the daring duo come across Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful scientist who is juggling an escape from a warlord and a mission to stop the spread of a powerful plague, their desert expedition begins to heat up.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date4/6/2005
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Cast

Matthew McConaughey

as Dirk Pitt

Penélope Cruz

as Dr. Eva Rojas

Steve Zahn

as Al Giordino

Lennie James

as General Zateb Kazim

Lambert Wilson

as Yves Massarde

William H. Macy

as Admiral Jim Sandecker

Rainn Wilson

as Rudi Gunn

Glynn Turman

as Dr. Frank Hopper

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sahara about?

Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have van…

How long is Sahara?

2h 4m

When was Sahara released?

April 6, 2005

Who directed Sahara?

Breck Eisner

Who stars in Sahara?

Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn

What genre is Sahara?

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery

What is Sahara rated?

PG-13

Is Sahara available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium