Visionary scientist Janos Rukh convinces a group of scientists and supporters to mount an expedition to the African continent to locate and study an ancient meteorite of great significance. He exposes himself to the highly toxic radiation of the meteorite, and while an antidote devised by Dr. Benet saves him from death by radiation poisoning, his naked touch causes instant death to others. Back in London, the benefits of the meteorite's controlled radiation offer Dr. Benet an opportunity to restore eyesight to the blind. The antidote's toxicity excites Prof. Rukh into paranoid rages as he seeks revenge against the members of his expedition, who he accuses of stealing his discovery for their own glory. 片子本身还不如服装好看。 好幻想的科学家Janos Rukh说服另一群科学家和赞助者去非洲进行探险，目的是寻找和研究一颗远古的陨石，该陨石具有非同寻常的价值。Janos暴露在陨石的有毒辐射中，幸得医生Benet发明的解毒剂把救回来，但是他与其他人的接触可令到他们马上死亡。回到伦敦后，医生Be net利用陨石的可控制射线，来恢复盲人的视力。解毒剂的毒性激起了Janos Rukh教授的偏执式暴怒，他对探险队的成员进行报复，并指责他们，为个人荣誉而偷走了他的发现
