The story follows master explorer and former Navy SEAL Dirk Pitt (played by ) as he embarks on a high-stakes treasure hunt in West Africa. Alongside his wisecracking partner Al Giordino ( Steve Zahn ), Pitt is searching for the "Ship of Death"—a long-lost American Civil War ironclad rumored to have crossed the Atlantic and vanished in the desert sands.
Originally green-lit for $80 million, the production budget ballooned to $160 million. sahara 2005 isaimini patched
While the film delivered "Indiana Jones-style" fun for many viewers, it is historically notable for its troubled production: The story follows master explorer and former Navy