Sword in the Desert

NR
1h 41m
1949
7.3 /10 (3)

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

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Deutsch
Released Date: 1949-08-24

Top 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

George Tyne

Dov

Peter Coe

Tarn

Paul Marion

Jeno

Marten Lamont

Capt. Fletcher

David Bauer

Gershon

Campbell Copelin

Sgt. Chapel

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