When gambler John looses all his money in Afrika, he takes a job as bodyguard for the successful scriptwriter Eva. He's immediately fascinated and attracted to her and starts to neglect his jealous girlfriend Louise. Eva seems to return John's feelings - but not long, and she tells him what she really expects him to do for her. Only Louise suspects that no good will come out of this...

The peaceful existence of boat repairman Blake is destroyed when the Reverend James shows up with his disciples. Back in the days when Blake had been a member of an elite commando force, James had been his friend. But things have changed. Worried that Reverend James has fostered a cult and is planning on a mass suicide, the government sends spies to investigate. The government is also concerned because a prominent general's daughter is among the cultists. When the spies are killed, Blake is forced to reveal his true identity and join the fray to stop James and save the general's daughter.

July '72. Vietnam. Lt. Steve Shepard missing in action. Presumed dead...15 years later he's still there.