Escape From Zahrain [Blu-ray]

Escape From Zahrain Blu-ray is a tense desert adventure thriller starring Yul Brynner in a gripping tale of survival, political upheaval and betrayal. Directed by Ronald Neame, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Poseidon Adventure, this widescreen action drama combines suspenseful chase sequences with striking desert cinematography.

In a politically unstable Middle Eastern nation, a revolutionary leader is freed during a daring attack on a prison transport convoy. Escaping into the unforgiving desert, he is joined by a group of fellow prisoners that includes an embezzling American adventurer, a dangerous murderer and a young rebel determined to help them evade capture. As police forces close in and tensions rise among the fugitives, survival becomes increasingly uncertain.

Featuring strong performances from Yul Brynner, Jack Warden and Sal Mineo, Escape From Zahrain delivers classic adventure filmmaking filled with action, intrigue and dramatic desert landscapes.

directed by: Ronald Neame
starring: Yul Brynner, Sal Mineo, Jack Warden, Madlyn Rhue, Anthony Caruso, Leonard Strong, Jay Novello
1962 / 93 min / English