Desert of Lies (1984)
The fortunes of two expeditions a century and a half apart become mysteriously linked in the same desolate stretch of Kalahari Desert. In 1848 the Broon family are sent by the London Missionary Society to look for and convert a legendary race of strangely deformed savages. In 1983, a team of three people go off in search of what really happened.
Director: Piers Haggard
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: March 13, 1984
Cast
- Mick Ford - Jake
- Cherie Lunghi - Sue
- Tom Bell - Abel Broom
- Louis Mahoney - Sylveste
- John Matshikiza - Bushman
- Elizabeth Bell - Sarah Broom
- Elizabeth Anson - Esther Broom
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
colonialism
More Films by Director: Piers Haggard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desert of Lies about?
- The fortunes of two expeditions a century and a half apart become mysteriously linked in the same desolate stretch of Kalahari Desert. In 1848 the Broon family are sent by the London Missionary Society to look for and convert a legendary race of strangely deformed savages. In 1983, a team of three people go off in search of what really happened.
- Who directed Desert of Lies?
- Desert of Lies was directed by Piers Haggard.
- Who stars in Desert of Lies?
- Desert of Lies stars Mick Ford, Cherie Lunghi, Tom Bell, Louis Mahoney, John Matshikiza, Elizabeth Bell.
- How long is Desert of Lies?
- Desert of Lies has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Desert of Lies?
- Desert of Lies is a Drama, TV Movie film.