The Treasure of Makuba

The Treasure of Makuba

LOOT & LUST IN THE SOUTH SEAS

1967 · ★ 7.0 · Adventure

They came to the Polynesian Islands, fabulous for its Polynesian pearls… its strange rites… its exotic women…

Directed by José María Elorrieta · Written by José María Elorrieta

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