Play Dirty (Original title)Written on the Sand (Alternative title)Written in the Sand (Alternative title)
Date: 02 January 1969 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: André de Toth
Synopsis: A group of mercenaries operating behind the German and Italian lines in north Africa during the last war. Screenplay by Lotte Colin and Melvyn Bragg Based on the book by Pierre Boulle.
Genre: War
Subjects: World War II, North African Campaign
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9618 3 Jan 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3195 4 Jan 1969 Page: 12
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3195 4 Jan 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 15 Jan 1969 Page: 34
Title: [Variety - 15 Jan 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v15 n5 February 1969 Page: 36
Title: [Films and Filming - v15 n5 February 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v36 n421 February 1969 Page: 34
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v36 n421 February 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9502 27 Mar 1968 Page: 12
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9502 27 Mar 1968: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Author: SLIDE, Anthony Pages: vii-ix. 182p.
Date: 02 January 1969 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: André de Toth
Synopsis: A group of mercenaries operating behind the German and Italian lines in north Africa during the last war. Screenplay by Lotte Colin and Melvyn Bragg Based on the book by Pierre Boulle.
Genre: War
Subjects: World War II, North African Campaign
Credits
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Production Company: Lowndes Productions, Producer: Harry Saltzman, Production Manager: Eva Monley, Assistant Director: Roger Good, Script: Lotte Colin, Script: Melvyn Bragg, Original story: George Marton, Photography: Ted Scaife, Special Effects: Kit West, Editor: Alan Osbiston, Art Director: Tom Morahan, Music: Michel Legrand, Sound: Paddy Cunningham
Cast
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Michael Caine (Captain Douglas), Nigel Davenport (Cyril Leech), Nigel Green (Colonel Masters), Harry Andrews (Brigadier Blore), Bernard Archard (Colonel Homerton), Daniel Pilon (Captain Attwood), Aly Ben Ayed (Sadok), Takis Emmanuel (Kostas Manou), Enrique Ávila (Kafkarides), Scott Miller (Boudesh), Mohamed Kouka (Assine), Mohsen Ben Abdullah (Hassan), Tony Stamboulieh (Barman in Arab bar), Patrick Jordan (Major Watkins), Mike Stevens (Captain Johnson), Martin Burland ("Dead" officer), Bridget Espeet (Ann), Vivian Pickles (German Nurse), George Mckeenan (Corporal), Rafael Albaicín (Chief Arab), José Halufi (Arab at oasis)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Today's Cinema n9618 3 Jan 1969 Page: 6Title: [Today's Cinema - n9618 3 Jan 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3195 4 Jan 1969 Page: 12
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3195 4 Jan 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 15 Jan 1969 Page: 34
Title: [Variety - 15 Jan 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v15 n5 February 1969 Page: 36
Title: [Films and Filming - v15 n5 February 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v36 n421 February 1969 Page: 34
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v36 n421 February 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9502 27 Mar 1968 Page: 12
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9502 27 Mar 1968: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: De Toth on De Toth: putting the drama in front of the cameraAuthor: SLIDE, Anthony Pages: vii-ix. 182p.