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Play Dirty (Original title)Written on the Sand (Alternative title)Written in the Sand (Alternative title)
Date: 02 January 1969 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: 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
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (6)
In: Today's Cinema n9618 3 Jan 1969  Page: 6
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.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: De Toth on De Toth: putting the drama in front of the camera
Author: SLIDE, Anthony  Pages: vii-ix. 182p.