

Sword in the Desert
August 24, 1949•1h 41m•★ 7.5
ActionWarDrama
“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.
Director
George ShermanWriters
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
?
Campbell Copelin
Sgt. Chapel
?
Art Foster
Sgt. Rummins
?
Gilchrist Stuart
Radio Operator

Emil Rameau
Old Man - Dov's Father

Joe Turkel
Haganah Soldier (uncredited)