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The Riddle of the Sands

1219791h 43mTony Maylam
IMDb 6.4

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"In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them."

In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale) stumble upon a German plot to invade the east coast of England in a flotilla of specially designed barges. They set out to thwart this terrible scheme, but must outwit not only the cream of the German Navy, but the feared Kaiser Wilhelm himself.

ActionDrama
GermanyNorth Sea

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What is The Riddle of the Sands (1979) about?

In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale) stumble upon a German plot to invade the east coast of England in a flotilla of specially designed barges. They set out to thwart this terrible scheme, but must outwit not only the cream of the German Navy, but the feared Kaiser Wilhelm himself.

Who stars in The Riddle of the Sands?

The Riddle of the Sands stars Simon MacCorkindale (Arthur Davies), Michael York (Charles Carruthers), Jenny Agutter (Clara Dollmann), Alan Badel (Dollmann), Jürgen Andersen (Von Brüning). The film was directed by Tony Maylam.

How long is The Riddle of the Sands?

The Riddle of the Sands has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated 12.

Is The Riddle of the Sands worth watching?

The Riddle of the Sands holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Action, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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