Rope of Sand
“Savage Greed...Sultry Love...Wild Adventure!”
Synopsis
Two years after trespassing on South African diamond company land, safari guide Mike Davis returns, but, instead of sending his heavy, the manager hires a seductive adventuress to ferret out his secrets, unaware of the extent Davis is willing to go.
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Rope of Sand (1949) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Michael (Mike) Davis
Paul Henreid
Commandant Paul G. Vogel
Claude Rains
Arthur 'Fred' Martingale
Peter Lorre
Toady
Corinne Calvet
Mademoiselle Suzanne Renaud aka Aniseneletette Duringreaud
Sam Jaffe
Dr. Francis Kittridge Hunter
John Bromfield
Thompson (guard)
Mike Mazurki
Pierson (guard)
Kenny Washington
John
Edmund Breon
Parker, Chairman of the Board
Hayden Rorke
Ingram
David Thursby
Henry (bartender)
Josef Marais
South African Veldt Singer
Miranda Marais
South African Veldt Singer
Everett Brown
Batsuma Chief
Russell Custer
Poker Game Spectator (uncredited)
Georges Renavent
Jacques -- Headwaiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Doniger
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Rope of Sand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Walter Doniger
Franz Waxman
Charles Lang
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Warren Low
Editor
Walter Doniger
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rope of Sand
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What is Rope of Sand about?
Two years after trespassing on South African diamond company land, safari guide Mike Davis returns, but, instead of sending his heavy, the manager hires a seductive adventuress to ferret out his secrets, unaware of the extent Davis is willing to go.
Who directed Rope of Sand?
Rope of Sand was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Rope of Sand?
The principal cast of Rope of Sand includes Burt Lancaster, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Corinne Calvet.
When was Rope of Sand released and how long is it?
Rope of Sand was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Rope of Sand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rope of Sand was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rope of Sand?
Rope of Sand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).