WHERE THE CROSS IS MADE

Genre: Drama

Cast 6 male 1 female

Length Short

Set Interior

Licence UK & Ireland only

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An old sea captain, who had years before committed a crime in connection with a hunt for treasure, goes mad when shadows from the past come to haunt him. The atmosphere of mystery is admirably established and wholly convincing.

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