A Twist of Sand

Oct 9, 1968

1h 30m

★ 4.0

Get rich quick! Get dead quicker!

Overview

A former British Naval Officer now makes his living by smuggling goods around the Mediterranean. After being forced to dump his cargo after nearly being caught by the authorities in Malta, he is eager to recoup his losses. When a former colleague appears and tells a wild story about smuggling diamonds out of South West Africa, he sees his chance to make a lot of money....

Genres

Adventure

Production Companies

Christina Films

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Cast

Geoffrey Peace

Richard Johnson

Julie Chambois

Honor Blackman

Harry Riker

Jeremy Kemp

Johann

Peter Vaughan

David Garland

Roy Dotrice

Flag Officer

Kenneth Cope

Patrol Boat Commander

Guy Doleman

Inspector Seekert

Jack May

Elton

Tony Caunter

Admiral Tringham

Clifford Evans

Patrol Boat Lieutenant

James Falkland

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