Running the Sahara

"Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert"

2007 1h 42m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 11

Documentary

Synopsis

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A small film crew tracks three extreme runners across the Sahara desert, capturing their incredible journey on camera, recording this landmark moment in athleticism, in humanitarianism, and in history. The "Running the Sahara" expedition is a documentary film narrated by Academy Award™-winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award™-winner James Moll. The "Running the Sahara" documentary explores the physical and emotional impact of this tremendous test of strength and determination. The film's narrative follows the runners on their quest, each step toward the finish line building in great anticipation of answering the question: Can this amazing human feat truly be possible?

“Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert”

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Cast

Kevin Lin
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: James Moll
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0481222 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

James Moll directs. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 19 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Marketing tagline: "Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert".
4IMDB entry: tt0481222 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.