The story of a motley group of swindlers travelling on an Africa-bound tramp steamer. The plot unfolds to reveal a web of double crossing and deception as each attempts to get their hands on a fortune in uranium deposits. Starring Gina Lollobrigida and Humphrey Bogart. Written by Truman Capote and John Huston from a novel by James Helvick.
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ACMI Identifier
302284
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Swindlers and swindling
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)