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Sword in the Desert (1949)

NR · 1949-08-24 · 1h 41m · EN
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Their story is written in the burning sands and Bullets Sing the Fame of Their Deeds !

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

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George ShermanDirectorRobert BucknerWriter

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Dana AndrewsDana AndrewsMike DillonMärta TorénMärta TorénSabraStephen McNallyStephen McNallyDavid VogelPhilip FriendPhilip FriendLt. EllertonJeff ChandlerJeff ChandlerKurtaHugh FrenchHugh FrenchMaj. SorrellLiam RedmondLiam RedmondJerry McCarthyLowell GilmoreLowell GilmoreMaj. StephensStanley LoganStanley LoganCol. Bruce EvansHayden RorkeHayden RorkeCapt. BeaumontGeorge TyneGeorge TyneDovPeter CoePeter CoeTarn

Keywords

Middle east conflictIsraeli palestinian conflictPalestinian-israeli conflict

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · WarTheme affinityMiddle East Conflict · Israeli Palestinian Conflict · Palestinian Israeli ConflictDialogue densityDramaPacingActionEmotional intensityWarDirector preference268257

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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.

How long is Sword in the Desert?

Sword in the Desert has a runtime of 101 minutes.