An American salvage diver plunges into dangerous intrigue around a sunken treasure in the Philippines.An American salvage diver plunges into dangerous intrigue around a sunken treasure in the Philippines.An American salvage diver plunges into dangerous intrigue around a sunken treasure in the Philippines.
Georges Renavent
- Ortega
- (as George Renavent)
Ben Chavez
- Policeman #1
- (uncredited)
Howard Chuman
- Fortuno, Benedict's Bodyguard
- (uncredited)
Don C. Harvey
- Larry
- (uncredited)
Al Kikume
- Native Man in Island Bar
- (uncredited)
Ted Lawrence
- Motor Cop #2
- (uncredited)
Leon Lontoc
- Policeman #2
- (uncredited)
Paul McGuire
- First Mate
- (uncredited)
Nestor Paiva
- Capt. Van Hoten
- (uncredited)
Milicent Patrick
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEvery day during filming, Errol Flynn would drive on the Warner Bros. lot wearing a windbreaker with no shirt, slacks with no underwear and shoes with no socks. The wardrobe people would provide him with a shirt, underwear and socks, and at the end of the day's filming he would wear them home. The next day he would arrive on the lot, again with no shirt, underwear or socks, and again he would be supplied those items by wardrobe. Co-star Paul Picerni noticed it after several days, and asked Flynn what he did with all the shirts, socks and underwear he'd accumulated after several weeks of filming. Flynn replied that he threw them in a closet when he got home. Picerni asked, "But what do you do with them?" Flynn replied, "Nothing. It just gives me pleasure to steal from [Jack L. Warner].
- GoofsAt the 12:30 mark when Andy hits Mason and knocks Mason to the floor by the camera the camera is visibly jolted.
- Quotes
Gregory Mason: You know what happens to boys who smoke?
Perol: Sure. Don't grow high. I'm gonna grow up to be a midget.
- ConnectionsReferenced in When the Applause Died (1990)
Featured review
Competent treasure hunt saga
Errol Flynn plays "Mason" co-owner of a salvage operstion based in Manila.His partner ,Callahan ,is a drunk who claims that he has the key to a fortune in lost diamonds ,sunk on board a vessel fleeing Manila before the Japanese occupation.When he is murdered suspicion falls on Mason especially when it becomes clear there is a mutual attraction between him and Callahan's widow (Ruth Roman ).Cleared of murder by the testimony of a private eye ,Ranier (well played by Paul Picerni)he is hired by the wealthy Benedict (Raymond Burr )to track down the treasure. The scene is set for betrayal ,shipwreck and a lively climax in the catacombs under Manila Cathedral. The movie sags a little in the underwater scenes which are murky and uninvolving but overall its a lively if minor thriller albeit one in which the ravages of the star's off screen debauchery are reflected in Flynn's appearance and slightly weary performance.Burr is admirable as the heavy and Roman is fine like most of the cast while the Max Steiner score is a big bonus.
Good time passer but a long way from the stars glory days.
Good time passer but a long way from the stars glory days.
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- lorenellroy
- May 27, 2003
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- Schatzsucher in der Südsee
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- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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