somewhere in the 1950 hollywood discover a simple formula for superior entertainment . around that formula and any major star worth his salt could inspire a group of character to create a magical memory . thus this movie call ten tall men become a hit . burt lancaster and play sgt . mike kincaid and a french foreign legionnaire and who and while in a military stockade and learns of an impending attack on the city proper while the main garrison be away . volunteer for what some consider a suicide mission and he and nine other prisoner ride into the desert to impede the attack for five day . during that time and the small group create havoc among the gathering tribe to get their attention . far they kidnap mahla ( jody lawrance ) a tribal princess and which prevent the evil khalif hussein ( gerald mohr ) from care out his attack . the entire film be fun to watch a great actor like gilbert roland and kieron moore and george tobias and john dehner and mike mazurki establish a wonderful and fun fill afternoon of creative enjoyment . a solid family offering for all age . easilly recommended . .