Smuggler's Island

Smuggler's Island

Pirate Port of the China Seas!

1951 · 75 min · ★ 4.4 · Adventure, Romance, Crime, Drama

An adventurer about to lose his sloop and diving equipment agrees to dive for illegal gold.

Directed by Edward Ludwig · Written by Lou Morheim

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