A Twist of Sand
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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....
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Marvin H. Albert
- Original Title
- A Twist of Sand
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Christina Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Marvin H. Albert, Geoffrey Jenkins
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Don Chaffey
Director
Marvin H. Albert
Screenplay
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What is A Twist of Sand about?
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....
Who directed A Twist of Sand?
A Twist of Sand was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in A Twist of Sand?
The principal cast of A Twist of Sand includes Richard Johnson, Honor Blackman, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Vaughan, Roy Dotrice.
When was A Twist of Sand released and how long is it?
A Twist of Sand was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is A Twist of Sand based on a book or true story?
A Twist of Sand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Geoffrey Jenkins".