The Riddle of the Sands

The Riddle of the Sands

In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them.

5.9 /10 22 votes
October 2, 1979 1h 43m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Tony Maylam
Writers Tony Maylam, Erskine Childers
Studio The Rank Organisation
Rating 5.9/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Simon MacCorkindale

Simon MacCorkindale

Arthur Davies

Michael York

Michael York

Charles Carruthers

Jenny Agutter

Jenny Agutter

Clara Dollmann

Alan Badel

Alan Badel

Dollmann

Jürgen Andersen

Von Brüning

Michael Sheard

Michael Sheard

Boehme

Olga Lowe

Frau Dollmann

Hans Meyer

Hans Meyer

Grimm

Wolf Kahler

Wolf Kahler

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Ronald Markham

Withers

Frequently Asked Questions

The Riddle of the Sands was released on October 2, 1979.

The runtime of The Riddle of the Sands is 1h 43m.

The Riddle of the Sands is a Action, Drama movie.

The Riddle of the Sands has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Riddle of the Sands is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Riddle of the Sands was directed by Tony Maylam.

The main cast of The Riddle of the Sands includes Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York, Jenny Agutter.

The Riddle of the Sands is originally in English.