The Riddle of the Sands

1979 | 103 minutes | 6.1 ★ (21)

The Riddle of the Sands
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    02 October 1979

  • DirectingTony Maylam
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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