About this release
When Mike Davis returns to the South African desert to reclaim a cache of diamonds, he finds himself pitted against the police commandant. And, the diamonds become his bargaining tool when a beautiful girl is framed for murder.
Where to buy
As an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner Network member, FilmShelves earns from qualifying purchases. These links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.
Disc 1
BD
Rope of Sand (1949)
104 min
AdventureThrillerDrama
Story of a South African diamond mine watched over by a sadistic policeman tasked with looking out for smugglers.
Credits
Director
William Dieterle
Writer
Walter Doniger
Cast
Burt Lancasteras Michael (Mike) Davis
Paul Henreidas Commandant Paul G. Vogel
Claude Rainsas Arthur 'Fred' Martingale
Peter Lorreas Toady
Corinne Calvetas Mademoiselle Suzanne Renaud aka Aniseneletette Duringreaud
Sam Jaffeas Dr. Francis Kittridge Hunter
John Bromfieldas Thompson (guard)
Mike Mazurkias Pierson (guard)
Kenny Washingtonas John
Edmund Breonas Parker, Chairman of the Board
Cinematographer
Charles Lang
Composer
Franz Waxman
Editor
Warren Low
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 3, 2026