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The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998): Cast

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The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs is a 1998 war documentary directed by Michael Simkin and Dai Richards, starring Tim Pigott-Smith. It runs 5 hours.

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Released
Runtime
5h (300 min)
Genres
War , Documentary , History
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs About?

The premise of The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs without spoilers.

In this documentary, senior officials and diplomats from Israel, Arab nations, Russia and the United States provide first‑hand accounts of the Arab‑Israeli conflict. The film traces the buildup of tension, cycles of violence and the various peace initiatives that shaped the region from 1948 through 1998.

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs Themes & Keywords

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  • israeli palestinian relations
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  • israeli palestinian relationship
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  • israel
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  • military and war documentary
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Cast & crew

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs Cast

Tim Pigott-Smith stars in The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs. Directed by Michael Simkin and Dai Richards.

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The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Israël et les Arabes” and “五十年战争:以色列和阿拉伯人”.

Also known as
  • Israël et les Arabes
  • 五十年战争:以色列和阿拉伯人
  • 五十年戰爭:以色列和阿拉伯人

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The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs?

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs runs 5 hours (300 minutes).

When was The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs released?

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs was released on March 15, 1998.

Who directed The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs?

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs was directed by Michael Simkin and Dai Richards.

Who is in the cast of The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs?

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

Does The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs have a post-credit scene?

No. The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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