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Israeli commandos race the clock to sabotage a radar station in the Sinai desert during the Six-Day War.

SINAI COMMANDOS: THE STORY OF THE SIX DAY WAR

Behind enemy lines, outgunned but never outfought.

1968 · 1h 38m · NR · Action / Adventure / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A dramatization of the six-day-war between Israel and an alliance of Arab countries, enhancing the patriotism of a commando of Israeli reservists.  Israeli commandos on a deadly mission to take out a radar installation.

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What is Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War about?

Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War is a 1968 Israeli action, adventure, and drama film directed by Raphael Nussbaum about a team of Israeli commandos on a mission to destroy an Arab radar station during the 1967 Six-Day War.

Programmer's Pick

This is pure mid-century Israeli adventure: dusty, determined, and heavy on the wartime heroics. If you like your military missions high-stakes and your patriotism even higher, the Sinai desert’s got room for you and a commando squad. Plus, who can resist a rowboat in a war zone?

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set at the outbreak of the 1967 Six-Day War, Sinai Commandos follows a group of eight Israeli reservist commandos tasked with a high-stakes mission behind enemy lines. With the help of their resourceful female boat captain, they are sent deep into the Sinai Desert to destroy a critical Arab radar installation at Sharm El Sheikh. The mission is dangerous—practically a suicide run—but success could pave the way for the main Israeli forces to advance. The film dramatizes the tension, camaraderie, and nationalism of these soldiers as they undertake a perilous journey in the harsh desert landscape, facing both physical and moral challenges.

Details & Specs

Director
Raphael Nussbaum
Writers
Raphael Nussbaum, Jack Jacobs
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Also Known As
Original title: Kommando Sinai

Cast & Crew

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Director: Raphael Nussbaum Writers: Raphael Nussbaum +1 more
Robert Fuller Robert Fuller Capt. Uri Littman Avraham Mor Avraham Mor Pvt. Marcus(as Abraham Mor) Reuven Bar-Yotam Reuven Bar-Yotam Pvt. Bulgaro(as Reuben Bar-Yotam) Gabi Amrani Gabi Amrani Pvt. Nissim

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Why Cult

Commando Suicide Mission

Eight Israeli commandos are dispatched on a near-impossible operation to sabotage an enemy radar station—a true do-or-die assignment.

Sinai Desert Warfare

The action unfolds in the unforgiving terrain of the Sinai, bringing a gritty, sand-blasted realism to the wartime adventure.

Female Boat Captain

A rare inclusion for the genre, the commandos' mission hinges on their female boat captain—adding both tension and intrigue.

Patriotic Propaganda Flair

This film leans into national pride and the ethos of Israeli resilience, making it a period piece of both action and propaganda.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War released? +

Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War was released in 1968.

Who directed Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War? +

Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War was directed by Raphael Nussbaum.

How long is Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War? +

Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War? +

Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War is an action, adventure, and drama film.

Where can I watch Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War? +

You can watch Sinai Commandos: The Story of the Six Day War on SassyFlix.

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