Factual error: While on the yacht on the Niger River, Dr. Rojas points out Asselar on a map. Asselar is about 150 miles northwest of where she points.
Sahara (2005)
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Directed by: Breck Eisner
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, William H. Macy, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn, Delroy Lindo, Rainn Wilson, Lambert Wilson, Jude Akuwudike, Christopher Bello, Mark Aspinall, Rakie Ayola
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Trivia: During the opening pan shot of Dirk's stateroom, the article on the wall with the pic of the Titanic is a subtle reference to the Dirk Pitt adventure "Raise the Titanic", which was made into a movie in 1980, 6 years before the real Titanic was found.
Question: What is the name of the song played when the boat leaves Lagos, and is cruising up the Niger River?
Answer: "Here We Go!" by Clint Mansell. It is on the Sahara soundtrack.