The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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....
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Don ChaffeyDirector
- Marvin H. AlbertScreenplay
Cast
- Richard JohnsonGeoffrey Peace
- Honor BlackmanJulie Chambois
- Jeremy KempHarry Riker
- Peter VaughanJohann
- Roy DotriceDavid Garland
- Kenneth CopeFlag Officer
- Guy DolemanPatrol Boat Commander
- Jack MayInspector Seekert
- Tony CaunterElton
- Clifford EvansAdmiral Tringham
- James FalklandPatrol Boat Lieutenant
Stills
Themes
smuggling (contraband)diamond