Antonio Margheriti directed this Italian adventure film many have compared to "Indiana Jones", and while it may be a rip-off, it's still more enjoyabllle than anything made today.
Christopher Connelly stars as Captain Yankee and man who, as we see in the opening 15 minutes is a master of deception and false hopes. After he swindes a man out of money on a phoney adventure scheme he is visited by Warren (Lee Van Cleef) who works for the US Government.
He is sent on a mission to find a rare ruby that is hidden very deep in the jungle. He takes along a beautiful young woman seeking the ruby. Her name is Maria Janez (Marina Costa) and his long time friend Gin Fizz played by Margheriti regular Luciano Pigozzi whom I have seen in hundreds of Euro films over the course of my life.
There is non stop action as the adventurers fight gangsters, hostile natives and the forces of nature themselves. I don't understand all the negative press about this movie because I enjoyed it and wasn't bored for a minute.
I really think you should check it out. It was a great trip back to the 80's for me. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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