The Riddle of the Sands

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

Mar 16 1979 PG 1h 42m
Adventure, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Tony Maylam, John Bailey, Erskine Childers

Directed by

Tony Maylam

Cast

Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Simon MacCorkindale

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

The Rank Organisation

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,517
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA