Sword in the Desert(1949)
Their story is written in the burning sands and Bullets Sing the Fame of Their Deeds !
Sword in the Desert Synopsis
First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.
Sword in the Desert (1949) is a action, war and drama film directed by George Sherman, released on August 24, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, Stephen McNally and Jeff Chandler. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- George Sherman
- Writers:
- Robert Buckner
- Producers:
- Robert Buckner
- Cinematographer:
- Irving Glassberg
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Sword in the Desert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dana Andrews
as Mike Dillon
Märta Torén
as Sabra
Stephen McNally
as David Vogel
Jeff Chandler
as Kurta
Philip Friend
as Lt. Ellerton
Hugh French
as Maj. Sorrell
Liam Redmond
as Jerry McCarthy
Lowell Gilmore
as Maj. Stephens
Stanley Logan
as Col. Bruce Evans
Hayden Rorke
as Capt. Beaumont
George Tyne
as Dov
Peter Coe
as Tarn
Key crew
Directed by George Sherman, written by Robert Buckner, produced by Robert Buckner.
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Sword in the Desert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Sword in the Desert – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sword in the Desert?
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The main cast of Sword in the Desert (1949) includes Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, Stephen McNally, Jeff Chandler and Philip Friend. The film was directed by George Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sword in the Desert released?
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Sword in the Desert was released on August 24, 1949 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Sword in the Desert worth watching?
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Sword in the Desert (1949) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.