Fine survival-in-the-desert film from 1965. JS is the aging pilot life has passed by now flying junky ‘air trucks’ for an oil exploration outfit working the Sahara. He is responsible for the crash that has placed a dozen men in severe jeopardy and his guilt colors his reaction to an escape scheme concocted by a young German engineer.
Gritty, realistic. Done at the tail end of the studio system, there was too much cue music which distracted a bit. Terrible role/performance by Ernest Borgnine. The last truly first-rate role for Stewart and still a compelling, engaging drama.
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