Movie

Sword in the Desert

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

★ 7.5(4)19491h 41m

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Good to know

Director: George Sherman
Release date: 1949-08-24
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

About Sword in the Desert

Sword in the Desert is a 1949 movie in the Action, War and Drama genres, directed by George Sherman, starring Dana Andrews, Märta Torén and Stephen McNally. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sword in the Desert in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Themes & keywords

palestinian-israeli conflict

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sword in the Desert in South Africa?+

Sword in the Desert is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sword in the Desert on Netflix?+

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How long is Sword in the Desert?+

Sword in the Desert has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Sword in the Desert?+

Sword in the Desert stars Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, Stephen McNally, Jeff Chandler and Philip Friend.

When did Sword in the Desert come out?+

Sword in the Desert is a 1949 movie directed by George Sherman.

What genre is Sword in the Desert?+

Sword in the Desert is Action, War and Drama film.

Who directed Sword in the Desert?+

Sword in the Desert was directed by George Sherman.