The Riddle of The Sands

– In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale)..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
The Riddle of the Sands (1979)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
Release Date:

16 Mar 1979

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Tony Maylam

Writer:

Tony Maylam (screenplay), John Bailey (screenplay), Erskine Childers (novel)

Main Actors:

Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Simon MacCorkindale, Alan Badel

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.

Production:

Rank Film Distributors

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10