Escape from Zahrain (1962)

Yul Brynner portrays the role of Sharif, a political figure rescued from a police van en route to facing a firing squad by a group of devoted young supporters led by Sal Mineo. Together with fellow captives, they commandeer an ambulance and venture into the vast Arabian desert, relentlessly pursued by law enforcement. The cast delivers stellar performances: Sal Mineo showcases his acting prowess, Jack Warden charms with his portrayal of a cunning Zahrain oil company employee entangled in financial wrongdoing, Anthony Caruso embodies a menacingly unhinged character, and the underappreciated Madlyn Rhue shines as a compassionate nurse who becomes deeply entwined in the unfolding events.