Beau Geste

(1939)Directed by William A. Wellman112 minAdventure, Drama, War
Thundering drama!

Brothers Beau, John and Digby Geste join the Foreign Legion, where they fall under the rule of tyrannical Sergeant Markoff. Beau and John are assigned to Fort Zinderneuf, where Markoff tries to break their spirit, aware of a dark family secret concerning a fabulous jewel one of them carries. As tensions rise, Arabs attack the fort and rivalries must be thrown aside in a desperate battle for life.

Gary Cooperas Beau Geste
Ray Millandas John Geste
Robert Prestonas Digby Geste
Brian Donlevyas Sergeant Markoff
Susan Haywardas Isobel Rivers
J. Carrol Naishas Rasinoff
Albert Dekkeras Schwartz
Broderick Crawfordas Hank Miller
Charles Bartonas Buddy McMonigal
James Stephensonas Major Henri de Beaujolais
Heather Thatcheras Lady Patricia Brandon
James Burkeas Lieutenant Dufour
G.P. Huntleyas Augustus Brandon
Harold Huberas Voisin
Donald O'Connoras Beau Geste (as a Child)
Billy Cookas John Geste (as a Child)
Martin Spellmanas Digby Geste (as a Child)
Ann Gillisas Isobel Rivers (as a Child)
David Holtas Augustus Brandon (as a Child)
Harvey Stephensas Lieutenant Martin
Harry Woodsas Renoir
Arthur Aylesworthas Renault, a deserter
Henry Brandonas Renouf, another deserter