Sword in the Desert (1949)

7.5/10 101 min Action War Drama

Overview

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

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

Emil Rameau

Old Man - Dov's Father

Joe Turkel

Haganah Soldier (uncredited)

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