I quite enjoyed this re-make of the 1943 original (which I own) starring Humphrey Bogart. 03 September 2014 In November 1942, Camp Laguna in Yuma, Arizona started as a major training site for George S. Patton's armored units. Action, War. Most of the cast are unknown, and Jim Belushi did a fine job, with the role he had as did the others. That being said, for what it is, this is to my eyes one of the best TV movies ever. World War II Collection (Price For Peace/Shooting War/Saving Private Ryan, D-Day Ed... Tablet 10 inch, Android 8.1 Tablet PC, 16GB, 5G WiFi and Dual Camera, GPS, Bluetoot... Lenovo Tab M10 Plus, 10.3" FHD Android Tablet, Octa-Core Processor, 32GB Storage, 2... VINTRONS Battery for Amazon 3HT7G, Kindle Fire 8.9", Kindle Fire HD 8.9. Browse more videos. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. View production, box office, & company info, Brian Trenchard Smith Puts the Pedal to the Metal with Drive Hard. Elsewhere, a German brigade is preparing to slam into the side of unsuspecting Allies as they are regrouping, but first need water. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2016, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2015. PG-13 Jim Belushi is wonderful and all the other actors are perfect for the parts. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2014. The movie is just something to look at if you bored and you wont be disappointed if you come across it on HBO one night or find it in a DVD bargain bin. One thing though, Belushi looks remarkably well fed for a North Africa Veteran…. It was a major training facility for units engaged in combat during the 1942-1943 North African campaign. In talking with a friend about Rommel and the Afrika Korps, he mentioned a movie from the 90’s starring Jim Belushi that was somewhat similar to the amazing Beast of War (1988), which happens to be one of the top five war movies ever made. However, it isn't long before Gunn learns that a German detachment is also in the area searching for water. You may be charged a restocking fee up to 50% of item's price for used or damaged returns and up to 100% for materially different item. Sahara. 0:35. A film főszereplői között van James Belushi, Alan David Lee és Simon Westaway.Bár a története a háborún alapul de mégis elég sok benne a vígjáték-jelenet. You have to expect certain compromises with a movie like this. Got this for my husband, he loves it so money well spent, great delivery too. That re-peat "feat" is so uncommon today, but I was surprised and pleased to find that I was wrong, Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2015. The tank is realistically cared for and there are some genuinely clever set-pieces. Whilst not the greatest war film i have ever seen,this film does boast a certain level of charm. Belushi decides to run a suicide mission engaging and holding the Germans for as long as possible so that the Allies who have landed will be better prepared. And the reading of one stanza from the "Ode of Remembrance" at the end is the perfect ending.   |  However, as much as all of us hate remakes of classics, this one, IMOPO, actually does a good job. TV Movie For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. Playing next. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Gunn and his two soldiers, Waco (Paul Empson) and Doyle (Mark Lee), are American tankers assigned to the British Army. Horrible pixelation, even on my old standard tv, let alone the smart tv. In the credits the italian prisoner is named guiseppe. He pulled it off very well. Each with their countries own fighting weapon. This was a pretty entertaining view in my opinion. I'm a big fan of the 1943 classic, and I wasn't aware that a remake had ever been made until I found this on Amazon. Desperately searching for water, they pick up a group of stragglers who lead them to the ruins of a Muslim shrine where they find the water they've been seeking. I have not seen this fine film in over a decade, so, when Amazon had it for purchase I knew I had to get it. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, s_medPG13 PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned), Jim Belushi, Alan David Lee, Simon Westaway, Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Williams: I mean, since when did German troops perform human waves? And how did 500 troops get to Belushi’s well on foot? When the Germans attack their positions, Gunn's tank is forced to retreat south into the Sahara. The film takes a little different approach as it is not all gunfire and explosions, but rather a slower more thought provoking take on the desert war. It’s called Sahara, a TV movie from 1995 shot in Australia. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. Production values are hardly Band of Brothers, but surprisingly pleasing.