The Riddle of the Sands (1979)

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

• Action
• Drama

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.

Rating

6.1 / 10 (23 votes)

Release date

October 2, 1979

Runtime

1h 43m

Language

English

Director

Tony Maylam

Status

Released