Sword in the Desert
Their story is written in the burning sands and Bullets Sing the Fame of Their Deeds !
Genres
Overview
First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
101 min
Release Date
1949-08-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
7.3
Dana Andrews
Mike Dillon
Märta Torén
Sabra
Stephen McNally
David Vogel
Jeff Chandler
Kurta
Philip Friend
Lt. Ellerton
Hugh French
Maj. Sorrell
Liam Redmond
Jerry McCarthy
Lowell Gilmore
Maj. Stephens
Stanley Logan
Col. Bruce Evans
Hayden Rorke
Capt. Beaumont
George Tyne
Dov
Peter Coe
Tarn
Paul Marion
Jeno
Marten Lamont
Capt. Fletcher
David Bauer
Gershon
Campbell Copelin
Sgt. Chapel
Art Foster
Sgt. Rummins
Gilchrist Stuart
Radio Operator
Emil Rameau
Old Man - Dov's Father
Joe Turkel
Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
0.0
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7.7
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5.7
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7.0
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6.8
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6.8
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8.5
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6.7
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6.9
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6.9
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6.4
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6.7
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4.9
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6.3
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6.9
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