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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