Sword in the Desert
“Their story is written in the burning sands and Bullets Sing the Fame of Their Deeds !”
Synopsis
First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.
Top Cast
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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
Paul Marion
Jeno
Marten Lamont
Capt. Fletcher
David Bauer
Gershon
Campbell Copelin
Sgt. Chapel
Art Foster
Sgt. Rummins
Gilchrist Stuart
Radio Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Buckner
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Sword in the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Robert Buckner
Frank Skinner
Irving Glassberg
Otto Ludwig
Robert Buckner
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Robert Buckner
Writer
Robert Buckner
Producer
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sword in the Desert.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sword in the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sword in the Desert about?
First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.
Who directed Sword in the Desert?
Sword in the Desert was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Sword in the Desert?
The principal cast of Sword in the Desert includes Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, Stephen McNally, Jeff Chandler, Philip Friend.
When was Sword in the Desert released and how long is it?
Sword in the Desert was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Sword in the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sword in the Desert was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sword in the Desert?
Sword in the Desert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).