The Riddle of the Sands

The Riddle of the Sands

1979 · 103 min · EN · 6.1 (19 votes)
Dir. Tony Maylam · Starring Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Alan Badel, Jürgen Andersen, Michael Sheard · Music Howard Blake

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

ActionDrama

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.

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A tense, old-school thriller where two gentlemen uncover a diabolical plot. It feels like a grand adventure with high stakes, perfect for a cozy watch as you unravel secrets on the high seas.

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