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A Twist of Sand
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49% Critic Match

A Twist of Sand

“Get rich quick! Get dead quicker!”

4.9 / 10• 1968• 1h 30m•NR• English
Adventure

Storyline

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....

Cast & Crew

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Geoffrey Peace

Lead
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

What People Are Saying

3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Don Chaffey's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
— Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Twist of Sand is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
— Anthony Lane, The New Yorker

Movie Details

Director
Don Chaffey
Genre
Adventure
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Maturity
NR
TMDB Score
4.9 / 10

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