Release, runtime and language

1962 · 93 mins · English

Directed by

Ronald Neame

Starring

Jack Warden, James Mason, Yul Brynner, Sal Mineo, Anthony Caruso, Madlyn Rhue

Yul Brynner stars as Sharif, a political leader rescued from a police van bound for the firing squad by young loyalists led by Sal Mineo. The fugitives hijack an ambulance and race across the Arabian desert while police pursue. The film showcases strong performances from Mineo, Jack Warden as a corrupt oil‑company employee, Anthony Caruso as a menacing henchman, and Madlyn Rhue as an involved nurse.