Shot in Persia (Iran) with an international cast, with a straightforward plot descended from "The Magnificent Seven" which in turn was borrowed from "The Seven Samuri," with touches of Mission Impossible. An Oater on Landrovers. Stuart Whitman, Curt Jurgens, Elke Sommers, Ian Olgilvy, Behruze (the Iranian Movie Star)and Bob Mitchum, son of Robert Mitchum. Directed by Oscar winner Jean Negulesco, the cinematography is above average, with great shots of downtown Tehehran circa 1968 and breathless shots of the Royal Crown Jewels (the only shots in existance). Oater on Landrovers. Good guys rally to save town from desert bandit (and stinkaroo actor)Mitchum. Movie is redeemed by good turns (some comedic) by Olgilvy and Jurgens, a few good Iranian actors and some incredible Iranian scenery. Check out actual Iranian villages and the ancient palace of Persepolis.