Description:Off the island of
Barbados, the crew of a Brazilian ocean liner strains to hear the sounds
of Carnival coming from shore. A small boat pulls alongside, and a band
of steel drummers offer to play for them. As they make their rounds on
the ship, the bandleader slips away. He pistol whips one of the crew,
forcing him to open the ship’s safe, and escapes before the song has
ended, taking half a million dollars in gems with him.
The
Brazilian police send young detective José Da Silva to investigate the
robbery. He captures the thieves but never recovers the jewels. Fifteen
years later, three of the gang’s members have died in prison, and the
fourth is due for release. Da Silva follows him back to Barbados, hoping
the thief will lead him to the long-forgotten treasure—and a final
solution to the case that started his career