| Sword of the Avenger | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sidney Salkow |
| Written by | Julius Evans |
| Produced by | Sidney Salkow |
| Starring | Ramon Delgado |
| Cinematography | Clyde De Vinna |
| Edited by | Mel Thorsen |
| Distributed by | Eagle-Lion Films |
Release date | 1948 |
Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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