Paul Henreid is actually quite menacing here, as the domineering commandant "Vogel". He is charged with making sure that nothing is smuggled out of the diamond mines under his charge. Burt Lancaster ("Davis") arrives back after a previous encounter with this nemesis, this time determined to retrace his steps and recover the large treasure he was forced to abandon previously. What now ensues delivers us a pretty…
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Two years after trespassing on South African diamond company land, safari guide Mike Davis returns, but, instead of sending his heavy, the manager hires a seductive adventuress to ferret out his secrets, unaware of the extent Davis is willing to go.
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
Michael (Mike) Davis
Paul Henreid
Commandant Paul G. Vogel
Claude Rains
Arthur 'Fred' Martingale
Peter Lorre
Toady
Corinne Calvet
Mademoiselle Suzanne Renaud aka Aniseneletette Duringreaud
Sam Jaffe
Dr. Francis Kittridge Hunter
John Bromfield
Thompson (guard)
Mike Mazurki
Pierson (guard)
Kenny Washington
John
Edmund Breon
Parker, Chairman of the Board
Hayden Rorke
Ingram
David Thursby
Henry (bartender)
Josef Marais
South African Veldt Singer
Miranda Marais
South African Veldt Singer
Everett Brown
Batsuma Chief
Russell Custer
Poker Game Spectator (uncredited)
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FAQ about Rope of Sand
What is Rope of Sand about?
Two years after trespassing on South African diamond company land, safari guide Mike Davis returns, but, instead of sending his heavy, the manager hires a seductive adventuress to ferret out his secrets, unaware of the extent Davis is willing to go.
When was Rope of Sand released?
Rope of Sand was released in 1949.
What genres does Rope of Sand belong to?
Rope of Sand is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Rope of Sand?
The cast of Rope of Sand includes Burt Lancaster, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Corinne Calvet.