The Kingfisher Caper

The Kingfisher Caper

5.0IMDb Score
Released:1975-06-30
Genre:Drama
Duration:90 min
Country:South Africa
Director:Dirk de Villiers
Actors:Hayley Mills, David McCallum
Production:
Keywords:diamond mine

Overview:

Two young lovers are placed at odds with each other after reigniting a feud between their families over a valuable South African diamond mine. Power, money, love and passion all play an important part in the battle for control.

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