Desert Battles: Sahara (1942)

Tech Lab. Sergeant Joe Gunn (Bogart) leads a tank crew in the North African desert campaign of 1942. Forced to retreat, they encounter isolated Allied soldiers who join them in a desperate search for water. They find an ancient well that's nearly dry, and are soon forced to defend it from an approaching Nazi battalion. Can they hold out against the relentless attacks with shrinking supplies of life-giving water? Part of our Fall 2026 Film Series celebrating the movies of Humphrey Bogart. Also starring Lloyd Bridges, Dan Duryea, and Bruce Bennett. Sahara was nominated for three Academy Awards, with a win for Best Supporting Actor by J. Carroll Naish for his portrayal of an Italian POW.