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Deserter 2002

★ 5.233 votes90 min📅 2002-04-30

In the scorched chaos of the North African desert, *Deserter* (2002) follows two soldiers whose paths collide in the most unlikely of circumstances.

Director: Martin Huberty

Cast

Paul Fox
Paul Fox
Simon Murray
Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy
Pascal Dupont
Kate Maberly
Kate Maberly
Jennifer
Aitor Merino
Aitor Merino
Benito Valdes
Félicité Du Jeu
Félicité Du Jeu
Nicole
Yorick van Wageningen
Yorick van Wageningen
Schreiber
Christian Mulot
Christian Mulot
Lieutenant Thibault
Dugald Bruce Lockhart
Dugald Bruce Lockhart
Cpl Muller
Enzo Cilenti
Enzo Cilenti
Sgt. Crepelli
Bruno Lastra
Bruno Lastra
Vasco

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deserter (2002) about?

*Deserter* (2002) pits two soldiers against each other and themselves in a brutal North African conflict. Simon Murray fights for ideals in the French Foreign Legion, while Pascal Dupont fights purely to escape. Their clash forces both to confront whether honor is even possible in war.

Who directed Deserter?

Martin Huberty directed *Deserter* (2002), bringing a sharp focus to its psychological and moral themes within the war genre.

Who stars in Deserter?

The film stars Paul Fox, Tom Hardy, Kate Maberly, Aitor Merino, and Félicité Du Jeu.

Is Deserter (2002) worth watching?

Though unrated on IMDb, *Deserter* (2002) delivers a compelling, character-driven war drama with strong performances from its cast. Its tight 90-minute runtime and exploration of moral dilemmas make it a solid choice for fans of thoughtful, atmospheric films.

How long is Deserter?

*Deserter* (2002) has a runtime of 90 minutes.

About Deserter (2002) — A War Drama of Identity and Survival in the Desert

In the scorched chaos of the North African desert, *Deserter* (2002) follows two soldiers whose paths collide in the most unlikely of circumstances. Martin Huberty directs this gripping war drama, where Simon Murray enlists in the French Foreign Legion seeking purpose, while Pascal Dupont fights only for his own survival. As the war's brutality strips away illusions, the two men confront the fragile boundaries of honor, loyalty, and identity.

Haunting and introspective, *Deserter* (2002) explores the psychological toll of conflict through a lens of moral ambiguity. The film's tense atmosphere lingers long after the final frame, challenging viewers to question what truly remains when everything else is left behind. With a runtime of just 90 minutes, Huberty crafts a taut, character-driven story that's as much about the inner battle as the external war.