Desert Commandos (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1967, Desert Commandos is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. German commandos are dropped behind enemy lines in the Sahara Desert tasked with getting to Casablanca in an assassination attempt on allied leaders.
Who’s in it. Desert Commandos stars Ken Clark as Capt. Fritz Schöller, Horst Frank as Lt. Roland Wolf, Jeanne Valérie as Faddja Hassen and Howard Ross as Willy Mainz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Desert Commandos has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Commandos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Commandos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Commandos (1967)?
- In US, Desert Commandos is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert Commandos worth watching?
- Desert Commandos holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Commandos?
- Desert Commandos stars Ken Clark, Horst Frank, Jeanne Valérie, Howard Ross and Franco Fantasia.
- When was Desert Commandos released?
- Desert Commandos was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.