Season 1 (1988)
An American archeologist, Desmond Jordan, moves to Africa, seeking the fabled "Speaking Mountain". This brings him into the middle of the Sahara desert. Is the mountain just a fable or is there something to it?
Release date: 1988-01-03
Director: Alberto Negrin
Writers: Alberto Negrin, Sergio Donati, Nicola Badalucco, Alberto Piferi, Massimo De Rita, Lucio Mandarà
Novel: Emilio Salgari
Episodes (4):
1. Episode 1
The Hoggar Mountains in the Sahara are said to be home to the mysterious Talking Mountain, which promises wealth and fortune to those who discover its secret. Both the American archaeologist Desmond Jordan and the greedy caliph of Timbuktu go in search of him. But the legendary place is guarded. Nobody knows what secret the Talking Mountain in the Sahara holds, but everyone wants to find out: the American archaeologist Desmond Jordan, his companion Orso, the Foreign Legionnaire Lieutenant Ryker and the Caliph of Timbuktu. So far everyone who has tried this has died. Desmond and Orso, on the run from robbers, find refuge in the oasis of the Jew Sholomon, whose adoptive daughter Parizade falls in love with Orso.
Release date: 1988-01-03
2. Episode 2
After much effort, Desmond Jordan has finally found the Talking Mountain. But Anthea, the lord of the mountain, forbids him to investigate further. It allows him only one glimpse into the interior of the mountain.
Release date: 1988-01-10
3. Episode 3
Jordan had to pay for his curiosity with his eyesight. He is captured and handed over to the caliph. Meanwhile, his adversaries band together. Under the command of Lieutenant Ryker, they want to uncover the secret of the mountain.
Release date: 1988-01-17
4. Episode 4
Jordan's son Philip has found a loyal helper in El Hallem, the former leader of the desert bandits. With the support of Anthea, they manage to free Jordan from the caliph's power. Together they compete against Ryker.
Release date: 1988-01-24
Cast
Michael York
as Desmond Jordan
David Soul
as Lieutenant Ryker
Andie MacDowell
as Anthea
Ben Kingsley
as Sholomon
James Farentino
as Caliph of Timbuktu
Miguel Bosé
as El Hallem
Diego Abatantuono
as Orso
Daniel Olbrychski
as Hared
Delia Boccardo
as Yasmine
Ana Obregón
as Tamameth
Radost Bokel
as Parizade
William McNamara
as Philip Jordan
Itaco Nardulli
as Kerim
Mathilda May
as Myriam
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Major De Brosse
Sal Borgese
as Achmet
Romano Puppo
as Halimi
Ulrich von Dobschütz
as Von Grübel
Crew - click here to expand
Alberto Negrin - Director, Emilio Salgari - Novel, Alberto Negrin - Writer, Sergio Donati - Writer, Nicola Badalucco - Writer, Dante Ferretti - Production Design, Tommaso Quattrini - Sound Recordist, Giovanna Genovese - Producer, Ennio Morricone - Original Music Composer, Rafael Guzmán - Sound Editor, Danilo Moroni - Sound Mixer, Alberto Piferi - Writer, Alberto Verso - Costume Design, Blasco Giurato - Director of Photography, Michael Billingsley - Sound Editor, Candido Raini - Sound Recordist, Daniele Nannuzzi - Director of Photography, Massimo De Rita - Writer, Lucio Mandarà - Writer, Mario Morra - Editor, Francesca Lo Schiavo - Set Decoration, Alessandro Fracassi - Producer, Nazzareno Piana - Assistant Art Director