The Wilby Conspiracy
"In the fight for freedom, you have to break all the rules."
Originally released in 1975. The Wilby Conspiracy is a adventure/thriller film. directed by Ralph Nelson.
Starring Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, and Nicol Williamson
Synopsis
Having spent 10 years in prison for nationalist activities, Shack Twala is finally ordered released by the South African Supreme Court but he finds himself almost immediately on the run after a run-in with the police. Assisted by his lawyer Rina Van Niekirk and visiting British engineer Jim Keogh, he heads for Capetown where he hopes to recover a stash of diamonds, meant to finance revolutionary activities, that he had entrusted to a dentist before his incarceration. Along the way, they are followed by Major Horn of the South African State security bureau and it becomes apparent that he has no intention of arresting them until they reach their final destination
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (39 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sidney Poitier
as Shack Twala
Michael Caine
as Jim Keogh
Nicol Williamson
as Major Horn
Prunella Gee
as Rina Van Niekirk
Saeed Jaffrey
as Anil Mukerjee
Persis Khambatta
as Persis Ray
Rijk de Gooyer
as Van Heerden
Rutger Hauer
as Blane Van Niekirk
Patrick Allen
as District Commissioner
Joe De Graft
as Wilby Xaba
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Baum/Dantine Productions
- Optimus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wilby Conspiracy about?
Having spent 10 years in prison for nationalist activities, Shack Twala is finally ordered released by the South African Supreme Court but he finds himself almost immediately on the run after a run...
Who directed The Wilby Conspiracy?
The Wilby Conspiracy was directed by Ralph Nelson.
How long is The Wilby Conspiracy?
The Wilby Conspiracy has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Wilby Conspiracy released?
The Wilby Conspiracy was released on February 1, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wilby Conspiracy?
The main cast of The Wilby Conspiracy includes Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Nicol Williamson, Prunella Gee, Saeed Jaffrey.