Outpost in Morocco
Outpost in Morocco

Outpost in Morocco

1949Movie92 minEnglish

Captain Gerard, greatest lover in the Foreign Legion, is assigned to escort an emir's daughter to her father's mountain citadel and find out what he can about the emir's activities. Gerard enjoys his work with lovely Cara, but arrives to find rebellion brewing.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Robert GordonGenres: Adventure, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a group of American soldiers finds themselves stranded in the Moroccan desert after their plane crashes. They must navigate treacherous terrain and deal with hostile local tribes while trying to find a way back to Allied lines. Their journey is fraught with danger, betrayal, and the harsh realities of survival in a foreign land.

Critical Reception

Outpost in Morocco received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, often criticized for its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some viewers appreciated its attempts at adventure and wartime drama, critics generally found it to be a formulaic B-movie that failed to distinguish itself from other films of its genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and uninspired storyline.
  • Performances are generally unmemorable, failing to elevate the material.
  • Despite a wartime setting, it lacks genuine tension or excitement.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title and setting, a significant portion of the film was shot on studio backlots in Hollywood, with limited actual location shooting in Morocco.

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It's only 90 minutes long, this - but it seemed way longer! George Raft is "Capt. Paul Gerard", an officer in the French Foreign Legion assigned to escort the daughter of the Emir - "Cara" (Marie Windsor) - to her father's palace. Needless ...