Tower of the First Born

Tower of the First Born

PG-13 1998 · 180 min · ★ 5.0 · Action, TV Movie, Drama, Adventure, History

Despite her friends' warnings, a woman travels to the Sahara, determined to find her missing archaeologist father and the magical tower he was searching for. Aided by a mysterious prince, she battles outlaws and the desert's harsh conditions.

Directed by Alberto Negrin · Written by Alberto Negrin

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