Storyline

William Crawford (Bruce Cabot) is a British officer stationed in East Africa during World War II. His outpost is strategically important in the war effort and is constantly under risk of attack. Jan Kuypens (Carl Esmond), a Dutch scientist, and a mysterious woman named Zia (Gene Tierney) seek refuge in Crawford's fort. Zia reveals Kuypens is a traitor, forcing Crawford and his fellow British soldiers to defend the fort from Kuypens, or allow it to fall into the hands of the Nazis.

Plot Keywords

british soldier, beautiful woman, african native, gunrunner, scientist, traitor, brash, melodramatic, thrilling, africa, fort, church, world war ii, espionage, nazis, colonialism, war, battle, rivalry, quest, love, 1940s

Short Review

A beautiful movie that vividly narrates what arms trafficking can cause in the English colonies of Africa. [Full Review in Spanish]

Trailer

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