Il deserto di fuoco

Il deserto di fuoco (1997)

EndedScripted showDrama, Adventure, Crime

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. In Casablanca he meets French crook Jacquot, who takes him with him to Monte Carlo. They both actually manage to find Ben's mother Christine. She tells Ben that his father was a scientist on a secret mission to Africa. Christine wants Ben to stay in Monte Carlo and take over her firm, but Ben has his heart set on living in Belem with his adored Amina. But now Ben gradually unearths a dreadful secret: Christine's second husband François was responsible for the death of his father, who had discovered valuable minerals in the Sahara. After a bitter struggle, Ben finally succeeds in saving his homeland from Western greed.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (90 min)

Last Episode

Episode 3
Season 1Episode 390 min

Episode 3

nov. 2, 1997

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Episode 3nov. 2, 1997
S01E02Episode 2oct. 26, 1997
S01E01Episode 1oct. 19, 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Il deserto di fuoco' premiere?

'Il deserto di fuoco' premiered on September 12, 1997.

Who were the main cast members of 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

The main cast members of 'Il deserto di fuoco' included Marco Bonini, Lorenza Indovina, and Marco Bonetti.

What was the genre of 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

'Il deserto di fuoco' was a drama television series.

Where was 'Il deserto di fuoco' set?

'Il deserto di fuoco' was set in a desert environment.

Who was the creator of 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

The creator of 'Il deserto di fuoco' was Maurizio Zaccaro.

What was the premise of 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

'Il deserto di fuoco' followed the story of a group of people stranded in a desert and their struggle for survival.

Did 'Il deserto di fuoco' receive any awards?

There is no information available about any awards received by 'Il deserto di fuoco'.

How many episodes were there in 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

'Il deserto di fuoco' consisted of 13 episodes.

Who directed the episodes of 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

The episodes of 'Il deserto di fuoco' were directed by various directors, including Maurizio Zaccaro and Giacomo Campiotti.

What was the audience reception of 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

There is no specific information available about the audience reception of 'Il deserto di fuoco'.

Were there any notable guest stars in 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

There is no information available about any notable guest stars in 'Il deserto di fuoco'.

What were some memorable moments from 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

Some memorable moments from 'Il deserto di fuoco' included intense survival situations and character development.

Did 'Il deserto di fuoco' have a distinct visual style?

There is no specific information available about the visual style of 'Il deserto di fuoco'.

Did 'Il deserto di fuoco' have a theme song?

There is no information available about a theme song for 'Il deserto di fuoco'.

Was 'Il deserto di fuoco' based on a book or any other source material?

There is no information available about 'Il deserto di fuoco' being based on a book or any other source material.

Were there any spin-offs or related shows to 'Il deserto di fuoco'?

There is no information available about any spin-offs or related shows to 'Il deserto di fuoco'.

Cast

Mathieu Carrière

Mathieu Carrière

plays François Legrand
Anthony Delon

Anthony Delon

plays René / Ben
Mandala Tayde

Mandala Tayde

plays Amina
Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

plays Leila
Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

plays Tarek
Fabio Testi

Fabio Testi

plays Diderot
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Characters

François Legrand

François Legrand

played by Mathieu Carrière
René / Ben

René / Ben

played by Anthony Delon
Amina

Amina

played by Mandala Tayde
Leila

Leila

played by Claudia Cardinale
Tarek

Tarek

played by Vittorio Gassman
Diderot

Diderot

played by Fabio Testi
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Also known as

  • Le désert de feu (France)
  • Prinzessin Amina - Das Geheimnis der Liebe (Germany)
  • Deserto di fuoco (Italy)
  • Desert of Fire (United Kingdom)

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