Sahara (2005)

Director
Breck Eisner

Main cast
Matthew McConaughey; Penélope Cruz; Steve Zahn; William H. Macy; Lennie James

Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Description
Scouring the ocean depths for treasure-laden shipwrecks is business as usual for a thrill-seeking underwater adventurer and his wisecracking buddy. But when these two cross paths with a beautiful doctor, they find themselves on the ultimate treasure hunt.


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