Sword in the Desert (1949) - Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, Stephen McNally

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Movie: Sword in the Desert

Top 10 Billed Cast

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

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Overview
First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.
Release Date
1949-08-24
Average
7.3
Rating:
3.6 starts
Tagline
Their story is written in the burning sands and Bullets Sing the Fame of Their Deeds !
Genres
Action War Drama
Languages:
EnglishDeutsch
Keywords
palestinian-israeli conflict

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