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River of Smoke

In September 1838 a storm blows up on the Indian Ocean and the Ibis, a ship carrying a consignment of ...

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Beneath a scorching Florida sun, Boss Godfrey watches the chain gang. Keeps his eye on Cool Hand Luke. War hero, ...

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