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Sword in the Desert (1949)

Movie ★ 7.5 101 min

Action War Drama

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

Robert Buckner Writer George Sherman Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 24, 1949
Runtime
101 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0041940
Language
,

Themes

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 Sgt. Chapel Art Foster Sgt. Rummins Gilchrist Stuart Radio Operator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sword in the Desert about?
First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.
Who directed Sword in the Desert?
Sword in the Desert was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Sword in the Desert?
Sword in the Desert stars Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, Stephen McNally, Jeff Chandler.
When was Sword in the Desert released?
Sword in the Desert is a 1949 action, war, drama film.
Where can I watch Sword in the Desert?
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