The Riddle of the Sands
"In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them."
Originally released in 1979. The Riddle of the Sands is a action/drama film. directed by Tony Maylam.
Starring Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York, and Jenny Agutter
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Riddle of the Sands 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 design...
Who directed The Riddle of the Sands?
The Riddle of the Sands was directed by Tony Maylam.
How long is The Riddle of the Sands?
The Riddle of the Sands has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Riddle of the Sands released?
The Riddle of the Sands was released on October 2, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Riddle of the Sands?
The main cast of The Riddle of the Sands includes Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Alan Badel, Jürgen Andersen.