Blistering sun – blazing guns! …and between them 12 trapped men!
Film Synopsis
The Lost Patrol (1934) portrays a British patrol crossing the Mesopotamian desert during the First World War when an unseen sniper kills the commanding officer, leaving a sergeant without knowledge of their mission. An oasis offers temporary relief until their horses disappear and concealed attackers prevent escape, subjecting the men to mounting fear and psychological strain. This First World War survival drama makes the open desert feel claustrophobic, using stark visual isolation and Max Steiner’s persistent score to sustain uncertainty.
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Edition and Packaging Notes
- Warner’s DVD contains no extras. It is included in the “John Ford Film Collection” box set with The Informer (1935), Mary of Scotland (1936), Sergeant Rutledge (1960) and Cheyenne Autumn (1964).
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