Rope of Sand

In the movie "Rope of Sand" (1949), a former mining engineer, played by Burt Lancaster, seeks to retrieve stolen diamonds from a ruthless and cunning thief, played by Paul Henreid. As he navigates the treacherous desert landscape, the protagonist must outsmart his adversaries and confront his own moral dilemmas. The film explores themes of betrayal, greed, and redemption against the backdrop of a dangerous quest for treasure.