Sword in the Desert
Their story is written in the burning sands and Bullets Sing the Fame of Their Deeds !
NR 1949 · 101 min · ★ 7.5 · Action, War, Drama
First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.
Directed by George Sherman · Written by Robert Buckner
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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
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