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The Jack of Diamonds
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Title: The Jack of Diamonds

Release Date: 7 Feb 1949

Runtime: 1h 13m

Genre: Drama, Adventure

Director: Vernon Sewell Productions, Hammer Film Productions

Production Companies: Vernon Sewell Productions, Hammer Film Productions

Overview: Down on their luck, a couple rent out their ship to a mysterious man looking for treasure he'd hidden during the war. Complications ensue when it turns out he's not the only one looking for it.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 8.2 (2 votes)

Cast

  • Alan Butler: Nigel Patrick
  • Roger Keen: Cyril Raymond
  • Joan Keen: Joan Carroll
  • Giselle: Dolly Bouwmeester
  • Parsons: John Basings
  • Colin Campbell: Darcy Conyers
  • Engineer: Vernon Sewell
  • George Paxton: Edwin Richfield
  • Douamier: Guy Romano
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