Action in Arabia

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Action in Arabia

"Woman of Mystery ... Land of Intrigue"

1944

1h 15m

5.9(10 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

Reporter Michael Gordon uncovers intrigue in Damascus, where the Allies and Nazis struggle for control of Arab sympathies.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

George Sanders

Michael Gordon

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Virginia Bruce

Yvonne

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Lenore Aubert

Mounirah al-Rashid

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Gene Lockhart

Josef Danesco

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Robert Armstrong

Matthew Reed

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H.B. Warner

Abdul al-Rashid

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Alan Napier

Eric Latimer

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André Charlot

Andre Leroux

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Marcel Dalio

Chakka - Arab Henchman at Airport

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Jamiel Hasson

Eben Kareem

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Michael Ansara

Hamid

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Shushella Shakari

Arabian Dancer

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Irene Seidner

Woman on Plane

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Robert Andersen

William Chalmers

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John Hamilton

Mr. Hamilton

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