 The underworld of Cairo is alerted to certain moves of various people in the search for Rommel s treasure. Some are intent on the valuables, while others seek only the documents. The searchers, each working for individual raesons, are: von Brunner (Paul Christian), an ex-officer of Rommel s staff who seeks the treasure to aid families of the fallen; Wells (Bruce Cabot), a famous American news photographer out for a scoop; Mrs. Fischer (Isa Miranda), owner of a luxury riverboat nightclub, who seeks the documents for a foreign power, and Krikorian (Vittorio Massimo), pretending to be helping Mrs. Fischer but is really interested in making what he can for himself. Sofia (Dawn Addams), a cabaret star for Mrs. Fischer, is in love with von Brmmer and unwittingly endangers her life when Mrs. Fischer discovers she is helping von Brunner in his quest.