The Riddle of the Sands(1979)
In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them.
The Riddle of the Sands Synopsis
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.
The Riddle of the Sands (1979) is a action and drama film directed by Tony Maylam, released on October 2, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Alan Badel. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Maylam
- Writers:
- Erskine Childers, Tony Maylam
- Producers:
- Drummond Challis
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Challis
- Composer:
- Howard Blake
- Production:
- The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
The Riddle of the Sands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon MacCorkindale
as Arthur Davies
Michael York
as Charles Carruthers
Jenny Agutter
as Clara Dollmann
Alan Badel
as Dollmann
- Jürgen Andersen
Jürgen Andersen
as Von Brüning
Michael Sheard
as Boehme
- Olga Lowe
Olga Lowe
as Frau Dollmann
Hans Meyer
as Grimm
Wolf Kahler
as Kaiser Wilhelm II
- Ronald Markham
Ronald Markham
as Withers
Key crew
Directed by Tony Maylam, written by Erskine Childers and Tony Maylam, produced by Drummond Challis.
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The Riddle of the Sands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Riddle of the Sands – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Riddle of the Sands online?
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The Riddle of the Sands (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Riddle of the Sands?
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The main cast of The Riddle of the Sands (1979) includes Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Alan Badel and Jürgen Andersen. The film was directed by Tony Maylam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Riddle of the Sands released?
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The Riddle of the Sands was released on October 2, 1979 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Riddle of the Sands worth watching?
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The Riddle of the Sands (1979) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.