Desert of Fire

Desert of Fire

Limited Series 1997 · 3 eps · ★ 7.0 · Action & Adventure, Drama

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A helicopter crashes in the Sahara Desert. The entire crew are killed - only a small infant miraculously survives. Emir Tafud, who has no children of his own, brings the child up as his successor. When Ben is 25 years old he decides to set off in search of his true parents.

Directed by Enzo G. Castellari · Written by Faliero Rosati

Network: Canale 5

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