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A Twist of Sand
A Twist of Sand

A Twist of Sand

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Adventure

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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....

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

01 November 1968

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Geoffrey Peace

Honor Blackman

Honor Blackman

Julie Chambois

Jeremy Kemp

Jeremy Kemp

Harry Riker

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Johann

Roy Dotrice

Roy Dotrice

David Garland

Kenneth Cope

Kenneth Cope

Flag Officer

Guy Doleman

Guy Doleman

Patrol Boat Commander

Jack May

Jack May

Inspector Seekert

Tony Caunter

Tony Caunter

Elton

Clifford Evans

Clifford Evans

Admiral Tringham

James Falkland

James Falkland

Patrol Boat Lieutenant

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