A Twist of Sand

A Twist of Sand

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1968 · 90 min · ★ 4.9 · Adventure

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....

Directed by Don Chaffey · Written by Marvin H. Albert

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