The Dain Curse

The Dain Curse

TV-14 Limited Series 1978 · 3 eps · ★ 6.5 · Mystery, Crime, Drama

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Hard-boiled private detective Hamilton Nash investigates a supposed family curse linked to stolen diamonds, which unravels into a complex mystery involving murder, drugs, and a cult.

Created by Robert W. Lenski

Network: CBS

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