

The Curse of the Hidden Vault(1964)
Mobsters conspire to loot another criminal's treasure secured in an enormous booby-trapped vault.

Movie: The Curse of the Hidden Vault

Die Gruft mit dem Rätselschloss
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Mobsters conspire to loot another criminal's treasure secured in an enormous booby-trapped vault.
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1964-04-30
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