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The Man from the South

A young American sailor on shore leave in the West Indies is tempted by a crazy bet. To win a new Jaguar, all he need do is to make his cigarette-lighter light ten times without any failures. In return, he has to stake one of his fingers. But what is the truth about Carlos, the high-rolling old man who has proposed the bet?

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  • Originally Aired March 24, 1979
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Production Code 049637
  • Network ITV1
  • Sensitive Content & Trigger Warnings Alcohol Smoking / Tobacco
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Name Type Role
Kevin Goldstein-Jackson Writer
Cyril Luckham Guest Star
Katy Jurado Guest Star
Pamela Stephenson Guest Star
Jose Ferrer Guest Star
Michael Ontkean Guest Star
Michael Tuchner Director
Roald Dahl Director