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Sahara (2005)

PG-1304/06/2005Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery2h 4m
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Adventure has a new destination.

Overview

Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have vanished long ago, the main draw being the treasure supposedly hidden within the lost vessel. When the daring duo come across Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful scientist who is juggling an escape from a warlord and a mission to stop the spread of a powerful plague, their desert expedition begins to heat up.

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    Matthew McConaughey

    Dirk Pitt

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    Penélope Cruz

    Dr. Eva Rojas

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    Steve Zahn

    Al Giordino

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    Lennie James

    General Zateb Kazim

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    Lambert Wilson

    Yves Massarde

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    William H. Macy

    Admiral Jim Sandecker

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    Rainn Wilson

    Rudi Gunn

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    Glynn Turman

    Dr. Frank Hopper

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    Jude Akuwudike

    Imam

Decent watch, might watch again, but can't recommend unless you're running out of things to watch or are an action archaeology fan. This was a weird attempt created a 2005 version of Indiana Jones, or, since this is in Africa, Alex Quartermaine with Matthew McConaughey, of all people. I'm not aware of Matthew McConaughey or Steve Zahn being big action stars, but they surprisingly manage to handle their own, even if it isn't always believeable. Rainn Wilson and Penelope Cruz get in on the action as well....if that helps. The premise is a little interesting: they're looking for a U.S. Co...