The Diamond

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Overview
The cruel Professor Savantas invites himself into an oasis cut off from the world to recover a huge diamond, which is the totem of the indigenous population and the keystone of the magical balance of the place.
Release Date
1970-04-29
Average
7
Rating:
3.5 starts
Tagline
Genres
Animation
Languages:
Français
Keywords
mad scientist short film

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