The Wilby Conspiracy (1975)
The Wilby Conspiracy is a 1975 adventure movie directed by Ralph Nelson, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine and Nicol Williamson.
Having spent 10 years in prison for nationalist activities, Shack Twala is finally ordered released by the South African Supreme Court but he finds himself almost immediately on the run after a run-in with the police. Assisted by his lawyer Rina Van Niekirk and visiting British engineer Jim Keogh, he heads for Capetown where he hopes to recover a stash of diamonds, meant to finance revolutionary activities, that he had entrusted to a dentist before his incarceration. Along the way, they are followed by Major Horn of the South African State security bureau and it becomes apparent that he has no intention of arresting them until they reach their final destination
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What is The Wilby Conspiracy about?
Having spent 10 years in prison for nationalist activities, Shack Twala is finally ordered released by the South African Supreme Court but he finds himself almost immediately on the run after a run-in with the police. Assisted by his lawyer Rina Van Niekirk and visiting British engineer Jim Keogh, he heads for Capetown where he hopes to recover a stash of diamonds, meant to finance revolutionary activities, that he had entrusted to a dentist before his incarceration. Along the way, they are followed by Major Horn of the South African State security bureau and it becomes apparent that he has no intention of arresting them until they reach their final destination
When was The Wilby Conspiracy released?
The Wilby Conspiracy was released on 1 February 1975.
How long is The Wilby Conspiracy?
The Wilby Conspiracy runs 1h 45m.
Who made The Wilby Conspiracy?
The Wilby Conspiracy was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Where can I watch The Wilby Conspiracy?
The Wilby Conspiracy is available on ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Tubi TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Wilby Conspiracy
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Cast
- Sidney Poitier as Shack Twala
- Michael Caine as Jim Keogh
- Nicol Williamson as Major Horn
- Prunella Gee as Rina Van Niekirk
- Saeed Jaffrey as Anil Mukerjee
- Persis Khambatta as Persis Ray
- Rijk de Gooyer as Van Heerden
- Rutger Hauer as Blane Van Niekirk
- Patrick Allen as District Commissioner
- Joe De Graft as Wilby Xaba
- Archie Duncan as Gordon
- Abdulla Sunado as Village Headman