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Sword in the Desert
Sword in the Desert

Sword in the Desert

Their story is written in the burning sands and Bullets Sing the Fame of Their Deeds !

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First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

101 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

24 August 1949

Country

United States of America

Cast

Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews

Mike Dillon

Märta Torén

Märta Torén

Sabra

Stephen McNally

Stephen McNally

David Vogel

Jeff Chandler

Jeff Chandler

Kurta

Philip Friend

Philip Friend

Lt. Ellerton

Hugh French

Hugh French

Maj. Sorrell

Liam Redmond

Liam Redmond

Jerry McCarthy

Lowell Gilmore

Lowell Gilmore

Maj. Stephens

Stanley Logan

Stanley Logan

Col. Bruce Evans

Hayden Rorke

Hayden Rorke

Capt. Beaumont

George Tyne

George Tyne

Dov

Peter Coe

Peter Coe

Tarn

Paul Marion

Paul Marion

Jeno

Marten Lamont

Marten Lamont

Capt. Fletcher

David Bauer

David Bauer

Gershon

Campbell Copelin

Campbell Copelin

Sgt. Chapel

Art Foster

Art Foster

Sgt. Rummins

Gilchrist Stuart

Gilchrist Stuart

Radio Operator

Emil Rameau

Emil Rameau

Old Man - Dov's Father

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Haganah Soldier (uncredited)

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