---
title: "The Desert of the Tartars"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-desert-of-the-tartars-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 48203
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Desert of the Tartars (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-desert-of-the-tartars-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Desert of the Tartars is a 1976 history and drama film released in Italy that follows Lieutenant Giovanni Drogo as he is assigned to the old Bastiani border fortress where he expects an imminent attack by nomadic fearsome Tartars.

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes and includes a cast featuring veteran Iranian film actor Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz, offering viewers a dramatic historical narrative based on the provided sources.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Lieutenant Giovanni Drogo is assigned to the old Bastiani border fortress awaiting an imminent attack."

### Why Watch
- Features a narrative centered on Lieutenant Giovanni Drogo at the Bastiani border fortress.
- Includes a cast featuring veteran Iranian film actor Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz.
- Presents a history and drama feature film with a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Specific streaming locations, ratings, awards, and box-office figures are not provided in the reference materials.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1976 history and drama film with a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #border-fortress, #imminent-attack, #historical-drama, #military-station, #expectant-wait

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Desert of the Tartars?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is The Desert of the Tartars worth watching?
It is a 1976 history and drama film featuring Lieutenant Giovanni Drogo and a cast that includes Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The Desert of the Tartars is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Desert of the Tartars — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48203)
- [The Desert of the Tartars - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Desert_of_the_Tartars)

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