• 1979
  • PG
  • 1h 42m
The Riddle of the Sands

Summary In 1901, two British yachtsmen visiting Germany's Frisian Islands accidentally discover a German plot to invade England. View more details

  • 1979
  • PG
  • 1h 42m

The Riddle of the Sands

Directed : Tony Maylam

Written : Tony Maylam John Bailey Erskine Childers

Stars : Simon MacCorkindale Michael York Alan Badel Jenny Agutter

All cast & crew

6.4

Details

Genres : Thriller Adventure Drama

Release date : Mar 15, 1979

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English German

Filming locations : Bushey Studios, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Production companies : The Rank Organisation National Film Finance Consortium Worldmark Films (1978)

Summary In 1901, two British yachtsmen visiting Germany's Frisian Islands accidentally discover a German plot to invade England. View more details

Details

Genres : Thriller Adventure Drama

Release date : Mar 15, 1979

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English German

Filming locations : Bushey Studios, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Production companies : The Rank Organisation National Film Finance Consortium Worldmark Films (1978)

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