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| The Sword of Islam | |
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| Directed by | David Darlow |
| Produced by | Rod Caird |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Sword of Islam is a 1987 British documentary film directed by David Darlow and produced by Granada Television. [1]
The Sword of Islam explores the world of Muslim fundamentalists.
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 1987 | 15th International Emmy Awards | Best documentary | Won |
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