A pair of adventurers try to track down an ancient Aztec/Mayan/Egyptian/Apache horde of gold.
Stunts
Norris's roundhouse kicks somehow work in a comedy.
Costume
Villain El Coyote's feathered nightmare ensemble.
Practical Effects
Temple sets that collapse beautifully on cue.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director J. Lee Thompson also made The Guns of Navarone and Cape Fear—this was his 'fun' phase.
Sonny Landham (El Coyote) later ran for Kentucky governor; Will Sampson (Tall Eagle) was Chief in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
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