The Secret of the Sahara (1988)

Name: The Secret of the Sahara
Rating: 6.6

Rating: 6.6

Synopsis

In 1925, Desmond Jordan, an American archaeologist, tries to find the mysterious Speaking Mountain that is supposed to be in the middle of the Sahara desert, where he meets a bunch of deserters from the French Foreign Legion, who are pursued by the ruthless Lieutenant Ryker.

First Air Date: 1988-01-03

Last Air Date: 1988-01-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Alberto Negrin, Nicola Badalucco, Sergio Donati

Networks: Rai 1

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Top Cast

Michael York as Desmond Jordan
David Soul as Lieutenant Ryker
Andie MacDowell as Anthea
Ben Kingsley as Sholomon
James Farentino as Caliph of Timbuktu
Miguel Bosé as El Hallem
Diego Abatantuono as Orso
Daniel Olbrychski as Hared
Delia Boccardo as Yasmine
Ana Obregón as Tamameth

Seasons

None (1988)

An American archeologist, Desmond Jordan, moves to Africa, seeking the fabled "Speaking Mountain". This brings him into the middle of the Sahara desert. Is the mountain just a fable or is there something to it?

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (1988-01-03)

The Hoggar Mountains in the Sahara are said to be home to the mysterious Talking Mountain, which promises wealth and fortune to those who discover its secret. Both the American archaeologist Desmond Jordan and the greedy caliph of Timbuktu go in search of him. But the legendary place is guarded. Nobody knows what secret the Talking Mountain in the Sahara holds, but everyone wants to find out: the American archaeologist Desmond Jordan, his companion Orso, the Foreign Legionnaire Lieutenant Ryker and the Caliph of Timbuktu. So far everyone who has tried this has died. Desmond and Orso, on the run from robbers, find refuge in the oasis of the Jew Sholomon, whose adoptive daughter Parizade falls in love with Orso.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (1988-01-10)

After much effort, Desmond Jordan has finally found the Talking Mountain. But Anthea, the lord of the mountain, forbids him to investigate further. It allows him only one glimpse into the interior of the mountain.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (1988-01-17)

Jordan had to pay for his curiosity with his eyesight. He is captured and handed over to the caliph. Meanwhile, his adversaries band together. Under the command of Lieutenant Ryker, they want to uncover the secret of the mountain.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (1988-01-24)

Jordan's son Philip has found a loyal helper in El Hallem, the former leader of the desert bandits. With the support of Anthea, they manage to free Jordan from the caliph's power. Together they compete against Ryker.