description The Lost Patrol Overview
The Lost Patrol is a 1934 RKO war film directed by John Ford, based on Philip MacDonald’s 1927 novel. It features an ensemble cast including Victor McLaglen and Boris Karloff, and serves as a remake of a previous British silent adaptation. Max Steiner composed the film's Oscar-nominated score.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1934 |
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Who directed the 1934 movie The Lost Patrol?
The film was directed by the legendary John Ford for RKO Radio Pictures. Ford's adaptation brought the tense desert survival story to the screen featuring his characteristic mastery of atmosphere.
Is The Lost Patrol based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on Philip MacDonald’s 1927 novel. MacDonald's story also served as the basis for a previous British silent film before John Ford directed the definitive sound version.
Who stars in John Ford's The Lost Patrol?
The movie features a notable ensemble cast led by Victor McLaglen, who plays the sergeant in command of the doomed patrol. It also stars Boris Karloff in a dramatic role as a deeply religious soldier.
Did Max Steiner compose the music for The Lost Patrol?
Yes, legendary composer Max Steiner composed the film's musical score. Steiner's influential, sweeping soundtrack for this picture is widely considered a landmark in early film music history.
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