Rope of Sand
"Savage Greed...Sultry Love...Wild Adventure!"
Originally released in 1949. Rope of Sand is a adventure/drama film. directed by William Dieterle.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Paul Henreid, and Claude Rains
Synopsis
Story of a South African diamond mine watched over by a sadistic policeman tasked with looking out for smugglers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Michael (Mike) Davis
Paul Henreid
as Commandant Paul G. Vogel
Claude Rains
as Arthur 'Fred' Martingale
Peter Lorre
as Toady
Corinne Calvet
as Mademoiselle Suzanne Renaud aka Aniseneletette Duringreaud
Sam Jaffe
as Dr. Francis Kittridge Hunter
John Bromfield
as Thompson (guard)
Mike Mazurki
as Pierson (guard)
Kenny Washington
as John
Edmund Breon
as Parker, Chairman of the Board
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rope of Sand about?
Story of a South African diamond mine watched over by a sadistic policeman tasked with looking out for smugglers.
Who directed Rope of Sand?
Rope of Sand was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is Rope of Sand?
Rope of Sand has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Rope of Sand released?
Rope of Sand was released on August 3, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rope of Sand?
The main cast of Rope of Sand includes Burt Lancaster, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Corinne Calvet.